Trian Said to Increase Stake in DuPont

Trian Said to Increase Stake in DuPont

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Nelson Peltz is doubling down on his investment in DuPont, a major chemical company in the U.S. He has increased his stake to 2.7% by exercising put call options, now owning 24.3 million shares. Peltz, known for seeking changes in companies like PepsiCo, recently joined the board of Madison Square Garden. A source suggests Peltz is committed to a long-term strategy with DuPont, aiming for a company split and cost reductions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which companies, besides DuPont, is the investor involved with?

Coca-Cola and Amazon

PepsiCo and Madison Square Garden

Apple and Google

Tesla and Microsoft

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial strategy did the investor use to increase his stake in DuPont?

Buying more shares directly

Using put call options

Selling existing shares

Merging with another company

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many shares does the investor now own in DuPont?

10 million shares

15.5 million shares

24.3 million shares

30 million shares

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the investor's long-term goal for DuPont?

To merge with another chemical company

To split the company and cut down costs

To increase the workforce

To expand into new markets

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the investor's recent actions suggest about his commitment to DuPont?

He is unsure about his investment

He is looking to invest in a different sector

He is in it for the long run

He is planning to sell his shares soon