New York (HedgeCo.Net) – Harbinger Capital Partners is no stranger to aggressively seeking strategic changes within companies in which they invest. This month, it’s Harbinger vs. Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. The mining company is urging shareholders to reject a bid by the activist hedge fund that would give them veto power over one of Cleveland-Cliffs proposed acquisitions.
Harbinger is the company’s largest shareholder with a 15.5 percent stake. The hedge fund is protesting the potential acquisition of Alpha Natural Resources in what would be a $8.1 billion deal. Harbinger believes it is not in the best interest of the shareholders. Meanwhile, the hedge fund is trying to increase its stake in Cleveland-Cliffs to as much as one-third.
Harbinger has made headlines recently for similar antics involving their other investments, including the New York Times and Media General. Harbinger was awarded two seats on the board of the Times, while acquiring three seats on Media General’s board.
In order for the deal to take place, 66 percent of shareholders must approve the bid for Alpha. The vote which will decide Harbinger’s control share acquisition will take place on October 3.
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