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Activist investor Elliott takes big stake in drugmaker Catalent – WSJ
2023.07.19 19:30

© Reuters. The logo of the Catalent plant is seen in Anagni, Italy, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Yara Nardi
(Reuters) – Activist investor Elliott Investment has built a significant stake in Catalent (NYSE:) and is pushing for a shake-up on the contract drug manufacturer’s board, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Elliott has been talking to potential director candidates about joining a slate of nominees to run in a proxy contest, WSJ said, citing people familiar with the matter.
The exact size of Elliott’s stake in Catalent could not be learned, WSJ added. Catalent has a market capitalization of $8.35 billion.
Elliott and Catalent did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment.