Ackman

Ackman is tall, prematurely gray, and immoderately self-assured, the sort of winning figure who could be elected to the Senate one day, if the country ever decides to stop hating hedge-fund managers.

Why I Fired My Broker 2009

Reuters William Ackman is known for buying stakes in companies he deems undervalued and demanding changes.

Big Shoppers Bag 26% of J.C. Penney Joann S. Lublin 2010

Ackman is tall, prematurely gray, and immoderately self-assured, the sort of winning figure who could be elected to the Senate one day, if the country ever decides to stop hating hedge-fund managers.

Why I Fired My Broker 2009

Cleghorn said he called Ackman's office on Friday, Nov. 4, to request a copy of Pershing's presentation to Canadian Pacific, so that a member of the senior management team could review it.

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Mr. Ackman has said he believes Mr. Harrison can repeat such success at Calgary, Alberta's Canadian Pacific.

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012

"Hunter has never shared confidential information with us and he has not even met with Canadian Pacific," Mr. Ackman said in an interview.

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012

Mr. Ackman is seeking a seat on Canadian Pacific's board for himself.

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012

Mr. Ackman said Tuesday that he is willing to indemnify any pension losses because he doesn't want Mr. Harrison "to be distracted."

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012

Mr. Ackman is seeking a May proxy vote to replace Canadian Pacific directors to achieve his goal.

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012

TORONTO—Activist investor Bill Ackman said he will indemnify Hunter Harrison against any losses of his Canadian National Railway Co. pension benefits, hoping to ensure that Mr. Harrison continues to pursue the top job at rival Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd.

Stakes Rise in Canadian Railroad Fight Ben Dummett 2012