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America's foremost DEI shareholder activist warns that anti-diversity groups are forcing companies to underperform


Published on 2025-02-22 07:20:58 - AOL
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The article from AOL Finance discusses the rise of the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) as a prominent conservative activist shareholder, particularly noted for its focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) issues. NCPPR has been actively challenging major corporations like McDonald's, Pfizer, and BlackRock through shareholder proposals that aim to scrutinize and potentially alter corporate policies on DEI. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to influence corporate governance by questioning the alignment of DEI initiatives with shareholder interests. The article highlights how NCPPR's approach has led to significant attention and debate, positioning it as a key player in the shareholder activism landscape, especially in the context of cultural and political debates over corporate social responsibility.

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