New Year's Update
In mid-January, 26 Alvarez & Marsal professionals from 6 countries came together in Jupiter, Florida for two days of discussion around the firm-wide corporate transformation initiative. We discussed the formation of a common global voice to market and uncovering greater synergies with our private equity, restructuring and other competencies. We also looked at how to best serve our clients and how to keep a pulse on where the market is going.
What is corporate transformation?
Our Corporate Transformation practice brings enterprise wide change with speed and scale to clients: speed in that the need for change is urgent and scale, because of the magnitude of such change on an entire business. It is the ability to manage complicated dynamics (entrenched executives, competitive dynamics, Board dynamics and at times, activist investors) and the ability to communicate the often difficult messages about the case for change and its order of magnitude. Corporate Transformation work is not solely cost cutting. Cost reduction has significant benefits, but it is only one part of the transformation journey.
Annie Peabody on Quarterly Reporting and Investor Pressure in Chief Executive Feature
April 9, 2026
In a recent Chief Executive feature, Annie Peabody examines how investor scrutiny—not proposed quarterly reporting changes—is driving short term pressures and reshaping how companies communicate corporate value narratives, performance, and strategy.
Alvarez & Marsal’s Inaugural US Activist Alert Report Highlights 2026 Shareholder Activism Trends
March 17, 2026
Alvarez & Marsal releases its inaugural U.S. Activist Alert Report, examining the market forces shaping shareholder activism in 2026, from rising M&A pressure to increased investor scrutiny, and what boards can do to stay ahead.
US A&M Activist Alert – March 2026
March 17, 2026
Increased M&A activity, portfolio optimization, and margin improvement are driving activism in 2026. As deal activity accelerates, scrutiny of strategy and execution is intensifying. Read the report for sector‑specific risks and practical steps to stay ahead of activists.
Navigating the 2026 Energy Crisis: Beyond the Headlines
March 10, 2026
We are currently witnessing a high stake "game changer" for Iran, the Middle East, and global energy markets. The developments unfolding this March are more than just transient headlines; they could represent a fundamental, structural shift in the regional and geopolitical landscape.
