Oil refiner Phillips 66 (PSX) said Wednesday it is nominating two new directors to its board, as its proxy fight with activist Elliott Investment Management continues.
The activist investor has pushed the oil refiner to sell or spin off its midstream business.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management filed a lawsuit against Phillips 66 and its board of directors to require four board seats be up for election at the oil refiner's next annual shareholder meeting.
Elliott Investment Management said on Tuesday it had filed a lawsuit in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware against refiner Phillips 66 and its Board of Directors, seeking an order that would require four board seats to be up for election at Phillips' 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Phillips 66 (PSX) stood at $126.47, denoting a +0.78% change from the preceding trading day.
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Phillips 66 (PSX) reachead $129.19 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a +1.94% change compared to its last close.
Elliott Investment Management nominated seven directors to Phillips 66's board, laying the groundwork to push for changes that include spinning off or selling its midstream business, two people familiar with the matter said.
Phillips 66 has seen strong pressure from Elliott Management, which has become a top 5 shareholder advocating for a breakup. The company has an impressive and growing dividend yield along with a commitment to share repurchases. The midstream business helps to protect the company from volatility while providing strong shareholder returns, making it a valuable investment.
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