Goodyear adds board members after activist pressure

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Goodyear’s shares took a big jump in mid-May 2023 after activist investor Elliott Management pushed for changes at the underperforming tiremaker. As well, Elliott, which owns about 10% of Goodyear, was pushing for a sale or other action on the company’s 1,000 plus retail stores. Elliott also wanted Goodyear to add five new board members. GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER, $12.66, is a buy. The manufacturer (Nasdaq symbol GT; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (Shares outstanding: 283.5 million; Market cap: $3.7 billion; No dividends paid.) is now adding three new directors in agreement with a proposal by activist investor Elliott. Three experienced business leaders, mutually agreed-upon between Goodyear and Elliott, will join the board effective immediately. Further, as part of its agreement with Elliott, Goodyear’s board of directors is establishing a Strategic and Operational Review Committee. This group will oversee and support the board and management’s review of various strategic and operational alternatives to maximize sustainable shareholder value and build upon a number of current initiatives at Goodyear. Goodyear…