Special Opportunities Fund Dismisses Lawsuit Against First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund After Stockholder Approval Of Open-Ending Transaction But Condemns Seating Of Incumbent Directors Without Quorum
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Special Opportunities Fund, Inc. (NYSE:SPE) has dismissed its lawsuit against the board of directors of First Trust Dynamic Europe Equity Income Fund (NYSE:FDEU) following stockholder approval of a transaction to eliminate the trading discount in FDEU's shares and rescission of the control-share bylaw. However, SPE condemns the board's decision to seat two incumbent trustees of FDEU without a quorum.
October 24, 2023 | 1:37 pm
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FDEU has received approval for a transaction to eliminate the trading discount in its shares, which could boost its stock price. However, the seating of incumbent directors without a quorum raises governance concerns.
The approval of the transaction to eliminate the trading discount could boost FDEU's stock price. However, the seating of incumbent directors without a quorum raises governance concerns, which could negatively impact investor sentiment.
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SPE has dismissed its lawsuit against FDEU, which could reduce legal costs and uncertainties. However, it condemns the seating of incumbent directors without a quorum, indicating ongoing governance concerns.
The dismissal of the lawsuit could reduce legal costs and uncertainties for SPE. However, the condemnation of the seating of incumbent directors without a quorum indicates ongoing governance concerns, which could impact investor sentiment.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 100