DIS - Jeffrey Sonnenfeld Calls Disney's Bob Iger A Magic-Wielding 'Wizard' Amid Ongoing Proxy Battle | Benzinga
The ongoing proxy battle at Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) has seen the company’s CEO, Robert Iger, being described as a “wizard that opens up the door of the Magic Kingdom with genuine magic” by a prominent business analyst.
What Happened: Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, a well-known business analyst, recently appeared on CNBC’s Last Call and lauded Iger’s leadership amid the proxy battle.
"He is a wizard that opens up the door of the Magic Kingdom with genuine magic," says @JeffSonnenfeld on @RobertIger as the Disney CEO deals with a proxy fight. "Nelson Peltz is a failing financier who is basically practicing parlor illusion tricks." pic.twitter.com/tJrbKTLznZ — Last Call (@LastCallCNBC) March 28, 2024
This statement comes amid a proxy fight that Disney is currently embroiled in. Activist investor Nelson Peltz has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with Disney’s management. Despite ...