Beyond Gildan – Barbarians at the Gate: An International Perspective, 5th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum

Core Insights - The fifth annual Palm Beach CorpGov Forum took place on November 5-6, featuring discussions on corporate governance, activism, IPOs, private equity, and venture capital [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The forum included panels, fireside chats, and networking receptions, attracting over 300 attendees such as institutional investors, board directors, family offices, attorneys, investment bankers, and key advisors [3]. Group 2: Key Discussions - Panelists addressed the proxy fight case of Gildan Activewear Inc. (NYSE: GIL), focusing on activism elements and new proxy fight cases in the context of the current regulatory and macroeconomic landscape [2]. Group 3: Speakers - Notable speakers included Josh Frank from Trian Fund Management, Andrew Keys from The Ether Machine, and Ken Traub from Comtech Telecommunications Corp., among others [4][5][6].