Brolin: Edenbrook files 13Ds without engaging in confrontational shareholder activism
John Brolin · Jonathan Brolin – Edenbrook Capital (Manager Meetings, EP.14) · Oct 7, 2021 · at 25:35
Jonathan Brolin, founder of Edenbrook Capital, explains his firm's constructive governance approach when taking significant positions in public micro- and small-cap companies.
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“We do file 13 D's on companies, but we're not confrontational activists. We're looking for situations where we can interact positively with management teams and boards.”
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