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Activist Investor HoldCo Targets Underperforming US Banks
In a move that’s sending ripples through the financial sector, HoldCo, an activist investor, has set its sights on several underperforming regional banks. The firm, emerging from relative obscurity, is launching campaigns aimed at shaking up the status quo at institutions like Comerica, Eastern Bank, and First Interstate. This aggressive strategy, reported on October 28, 2025, reflects a growing trend of activist investors seeking to influence the direction of financial institutions across America.
The Strategy: Shaming and Scrutiny
The core of HoldCo’s approach is to