Activist investor targets Hewlett Packard by reportedly building $1.5B stake
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Hedge fund Elliott Investment Management has acquired a stake exceeding $1.5 billion in Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), making it one of the company's largest investors. The activist investor intends to engage with HPE's management amid its ongoing challenges, including plans to cut costs by $350 million and potential legal hurdles in its acquisition of Juniper Networks. Despite a 5% share price increase following the news, HPE's year-to-date performance remains down 30%. Elliott's involvement is part of its broader strategy in technology investments, previously holding stakes in major firms.
Elliott, one of the world's biggest activist investors, has built a stake of over $1.5 billion in Hewlett Packard Enterprise, making them among its biggest investors.
Elliott has a long history in technology investments, often pushing companies for strategic changes, and plans to engage with HPE management going forward.
Read at New York Post
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