Activist investor explains decision to go public with performance concerns

Whether publicly traded or privately held, companies that accept funding from investors don’t always agree with their financial backers and vice versa. The process of growing a successful business that can withstand long-term challenges can be a bumpy road, and disagreements are bound to occur.

Many investor-investee conflicts remain out of public view. Investors often have representatives on the board of a company they’ve funded — giving them a voice who can influence business decisions and long-term strategy.