Activist Investor Irenic Capital Urges Atkore to Explore Sale After Taking Stake
Activist investor Irenic Capital Management has acquired a 2.5% position in Atkore and is pushing the company to explore a potential sale. The move comes as Atkore faces significant operational challenges and leadership uncertainty following CEO Bill Waltz’s unexpected retirement announcement.
Activist investor Irenic Capital Management has taken a significant 2.5% stake in electrical products manufacturer Atkore and is urging the company to pursue a potential sale process. The activist’s intervention comes at a critical juncture for Atkore, which has seen its market value decline dramatically from early 2024 highs of $190 per share to approximately $60 per share amid operational missteps and leadership uncertainty.