Elliott applauds Salesforce numbers and signals more progress needed
late Wednesday applauded the company's progress but is not yet backing down from its campaign for changes.report and guidance alleviated some pressure, but Elliott's response made clear that it expects more issues need to be addressed before the activist believes the $167 billion company is on the right track.
Elliott made clear that despite Salesforce accelerating its margin targets, hiking its stock buyback plan, and conveying other signs of progress, the hedge fund does not have confidence in certain members on the board. "The strength of Salesforce's business and its movement in the right direction are key reasons we among the company's top investors, but much more work remains," said Elliott's statement, which was posted by Managing Partner Jesse Cohn.
"Salesforce needs a sustainable leadership plan and a board that demonstrates it can provide accountability through proper oversight," Elliott said.
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