Activist Investor Ancora Has 1% Hasbro Stake

The Wall Street Journal2022-05-03

Urges toy maker to explore options for Entertainment One unit in a letter sent to company’s boardHasbro’s Entertainment One unit is known for the children’s show ‘Peppa Pig.’An activist investor has a...

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