News The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Extends Robert A. Iger’s Contract as CEO Through 2026

[Casper Gutman]

He’s gonna have a hard time with that suit AND that new Disney board seat

But you're not rooting for him.

 

[WoundedDreamer]

McWhorter Foundation To Sue Nelson Peltz & Trian Partners For Market Manipulation: C.K. McWhorter Protecting Millennial & Gen Z Shareholder Interests and Exposing Short-Term Tactics

PALM BEACH, Fla., March 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In a groundbreaking move aimed at preserving economic integrity and ensuring the long-term sustainability of m…

www.google.com

This is weird. I guess it's some organization trying to step in and get some clout?

This seems like the long shot of long shots.

 

[Casper Gutman]

Who is this person? Lots of PR news stories on him but nothing of substance.

Why do you suddenly care who key players are? You're profoundly uninterested in who Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are, to the extent of rejecting all evidence of their past words and actions.

 

[Tha Realest]

But you're not rooting for him.

This sudden contestant appears to exist merely in self-serving PR missives.

Why do you suddenly care who key players are? You're profoundly uninterested in who Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are, to the extent of rejecting all evidence of their past words and actions.

Is CK McWhorter a “key player”? Is he a real person? Who is he? He seems to exist on self-published press releases.

Or are you so blinded in your Peltz hate you’ll find common cause with a purported chairman of a private foundation that may or may not exist? None of your alarm bells are going off with this one?

 

[Casper Gutman]

This sudden contestant appears to exist merely in self-serving PR missives.

Is CK McWhorter a “key player”? Is he a real person? Who is he? He seems to exist on self-published press releases.

Or are you so blinded in your Peltz hate you’ll find common cause with a purported chairman of a private foundation that may or may not exist? None of your alarm bells are going off with this one?

I don't care who McWhorter is because the lawsuit is almost certainly meaningless PR. I'm just amused at the hypocrisy of Trian advocates like yourself frantically demanding a full investigation of some unimportant sideshow while steadfastly refusing to acknowledge almost any of the history of the men you want to give power. It's a shame Peltz's, Rasulo's, and Perlmutter's past actions and words are so darn inconvenient to you.

 

[Tha Realest]

I don't care who McWhorter is and the lawsuit is almost certainly meaningless PR. I'm just amused at the hypocrisy of Trian advocates like yourself frantically demanding a full investigation of some unimportant sideshow while steadfastly refusing to acknowledge almost any of the history of the men you want to give power. It's a shame Peltz's, Rasulo's, and Perlmutter's past actions and words are so darn inconvenient to you.

So when someone posts a story about someone, asking “who is this guy?” is “demanding a full investigation?”

Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are very known quantities. Their past and recent statements have been front and center in VoteDisney’s media blitz justifying the retention of their BoD candidates. Regardless of how this shakes out on Wednesday, no one can say they didn’t know who they were voting for.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

But you're not rooting for him.

Welcome to this little bit of fun we call “jokes”

…and I still don’t think he’s gonna win

 

[JoeCamel]

While I agree that Peltz has a history of milking short term money out of companies he invests in I don't see where McWhorter can prove damage and how he has standing to sue. I'm happy he has money to be a fly in Nelson's face but I can't see much that would be changed by this suit.

 

[Casper Gutman]

So when someone posts a story about someone, asking “who is this guy?” is “demanding a full investigation?”

Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are very known quantities. Their past and recent statements have been front and center in VoteDisney’s media blitz justifying the retention of their BoD candidates. Regardless of how this shakes out on Wednesday, no one can say they didn’t know who they were voting for.

No, I say, "oh look, a sideshow with no impact," and return to what actually matters.

You and your very likeminded pro-Trian posters consistently refuse to acknowledge what is known about those "known properties."

 

[Tha Realest]

While I agree that Peltz has a history of milking short term money out of companies he invests in I don't see where McWhorter can prove damage and how he has standing to sue. I'm happy he has money to be a fly in Nelson's face but I can't see much that would be changed by this suit.

He just announced he’s suing JP Morgan Chase too. And his “foundation” has claimed grants to Ferrari and Sotheby’s.

Scant information on their website about the foundation, but they sell merchandise.

McWhorter Foundation merchandise — McWhorter Foundation

www.mcwhorter.foundation

 

[Tha Realest]

No, I say, "oh look, a sideshow with no impact," and return to what actually matters.

You and your very likeminded pro-Trian posters consistently refuse to acknowledge what is known about those "known properties."

“It doesn’t matter if CK McWhorter’s a scam artist, what matters is he’s right!”

 

[Casper Gutman]

“It doesn’t matter if CK McWhorter’s a scam artist, what matters is he’s right!”

This is thin gruel even by your standards. You're desperately trying to discredit opinions based on piles of reputable sources and decades of hard evidence about who Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are because one unknown guy claims to agree with them?

It's almost like you are once again trying to distract from the history and statements of the people you support.

 

[Tha Realest]

This is thin gruel even by your standards. You're desperately trying to discredit opinions based on piles of reputable sources and decades of hard evidence about who Peltz, Rasulo, and Perlmutter are because one unknown guy claims to agree with them?

It's almost like you are once again trying to distract from the history and statements of the people you support.

Again, asking “who is this guy?” and asking basic questions of a story someone else share is not a deep dive. It’s a quiet Sunday. It’s sad some like you were so quick to hit the “like” button on a story featuring someone with whom you share a common cause, but my dude, that press release was so obviously sketchy and scammy I’m embarrassed you co-signed so quickly.

Try and exhibit a bit more skepticism for such things going forward, and don’t click on links in unsolicited emails!

 

[Casper Gutman]

Again, asking “who is this guy?” and asking basic questions of a story someone else share is not a deep dive. It’s a quiet Sunday. It’s sad some like you were so quick to hit the “like” button on a story featuring someone with whom you share a common cause, but my dude, that press release was so obviously sketchy and scammy I’m embarrassed you co-signed so quickly.

Try and exhibit a bit more skepticism for such things going forward, and don’t click on links in unsolicited emails!

I "liked" a new news story.

You're reaching here. Anything to distract, I suppose.

To get us back on track, I'll repost this bit from a November Business Insider article. Strangely, you and the rest of the pro-Trian posters didn't comment:

"Perlmutter has told people he wants to break up Disney as much as he can and gain control of some of the IP, and "people underestimate Ike at their peril," said a source familiar with Perlmutter's conversations."

 

[Jrb1979]

I "liked" a new news story.

You're reaching here. Anything to distract, I suppose.

To get us back on track, I'll repost this bit from a November Business Insider article. Strangely, you and the rest of the pro-Trian posters didn't comment:

"Perlmutter has told people he wants to break up Disney as much as he can and gain control of some of the IP, and "people underestimate Ike at their peril," said a source familiar with Perlmutter's conversations."

I have no issues with whatever happens at this point. This hasn't been the Disney I loved in a long time.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I "liked" a new news story.

You're reaching here. Anything to distract, I suppose.

To get us back on track, I'll repost this bit from a November Business Insider article. Strangely, you and the rest of the pro-Trian posters didn't comment:

"Perlmutter has told people he wants to break up Disney as much as he can and gain control of some of the IP, and "people underestimate Ike at their peril," said a source familiar with Perlmutter's conversations."

It really depends on what the “Plan” is…

You can make the case Disney is a bloated operation while still maintaining they’re better off not moving assets that have a good future

 

[Lilofan]

Don't worry Disney is heading in that direction once Peltz gets on the board.

Doubt that the racist Peltz will get on the board.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Doubt that the racist Peltz will get on the board.

That doesn’t seem to matter much to the investors

It’s not a bunch of guys with 10 shares with mouse ears and pin lanyards here…it’s big chunks who care about return.

Nelly is a quack…but if he’s promising more money - no matter what - then that might be enough

And it’s Iger and the boards fault…its bad corporate governance that allowed the proxy war

 

[Casper Gutman]

That doesn’t seem to matter much to the investors

It’s not a bunch of guys with 10 shares with mouse ears and pin lanyards here…it’s big chunks who care about return.

Nelly is a quack…but if he’s promising more money - no matter what - then that might be enough

And it’s Iger and the boards fault…its bad corporate governance that allowed the proxy war

It’s Peltz, Perlmutter, and Rasulo’s fault first and foremost. Secondary fault lies with those who vote for Trian. Iger bares blame, but it comes farther down the list.

 

[Casper Gutman]

I have no issues with whatever happens at this point. This hasn't been the Disney I loved in a long time.

This is a breathtakingly selfish point of view.