Elliot Management Corporation

Elliott Management Corporation is a private investment firm that manages a large fund, primarily investing in public companies. It seeks to improve company performance by advocating strategic changes, such as restructuring or better management, aiming for increased shareholder value. Founded in 1977, Elliott is known for its active approach, engaging with companies it invests in to unlock their potential. Its tactics can involve negotiations, proxy battles, or other strategies to influence corporate decisions, making it a prominent example of an activist hedge fund in the financial industry.