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Case
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Reference no. 9-819-073
Published by: Harvard Business Publishing
Originally published in: 2019
Version: 10 June 2019
Length: 25 pages
Data source: Published sources

Abstract

Jana Partners, a well-known 'activist' hedge fund has announced the launch of a new fund Jana Impact. The basic premise is that the fund will be able to generate superior returns by using Jana's activist approach with companies that are underperforming on ESG metrics. The case examines the history of activist investing and Jana's proposed approach in unlocking ESG value.

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Abstract

Jana Partners, a well-known 'activist' hedge fund has announced the launch of a new fund Jana Impact. The basic premise is that the fund will be able to generate superior returns by using Jana's activist approach with companies that are underperforming on ESG metrics. The case examines the history of activist investing and Jana's proposed approach in unlocking ESG value.

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