Three Activist Clients Launch Campaign to Replace Entire Board at Bed Bath & Beyond
March 27, 2019
The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fortune and numerous media outlets reported that Olshan clients Legion Partners Asset Management LLC, Macellum Advisors GP LLC and Ancora Advisors LLC launched a proxy fight to replace Bed Bath & Beyond’s entire 12-person board. The three activist funds together control about 5% in Bed Bath & Beyond and want the retailer to replace CEO Steven Temares. Steve Wolosky and Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman represent Legion Partners, Macellum Advisors and Ancora Advisors in connection with its activist campaign at Bed Bath and Beyond.