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Aerojet Rocketdyne Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein and CEO Candidate Mark Tucker Issue Shareholder Presentation
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Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) released a presentation from Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein, outlining plans to address recent financial and operational deterioration. The strategy aims to achieve a stock value of $65 per share or more within three years. Lichtenstein, who owns approximately 5.6% of shares, is pushing for new leadership, including CEO candidate Mark Tucker, and soliciting votes for an eight-member slate. An investor call/webcast is scheduled for June 10 at 8:30 AM Eastern.
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Plans to achieve a stock value of $65 per share or more within three years.
Introduction of a refreshed eight-member leadership slate aimed at enhancing company performance.
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Recent financial and operational deterioration over the past 18 months.
Need for new leadership suggests existing governance may be ineffective.
Deck Outlines Strategy for Fixing Deterioration and Realizing $65 Per Share or More Within Three Years, While Also Specifying Capital Allocation Priorities and Governance Commitments
Messrs. Lichtenstein and Tucker to Host an Investor Call/Webcast on Friday, June 10th at 8:30 AM Eastern
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD) (“Aerojet Rocketdyne” or the “Company”) Executive Chairman Warren Lichtenstein, who collectively with his affiliates and the participants in his solicitation owns approximately 5.6% of the Company's outstanding shares, today released a presentation that details the case for new leadership following approximately 18 months of financial and operational deterioration. The presentation, available at www.SaveAerojet.com/resources includes Chief Executive Officer candidate Mark Tucker’s vision and strategy. As a reminder, Mr. Lichtenstein is asking shareholders to vote on the GREEN proxy card to elect his refreshed eight-member slate, which includes himself, Mr. Tucker and six other candidates: Hon. Tina Jonas, Joanne Maguire, Aimee Nelson, Martin Turchin, Vice Admiral Mathias Winter and Heidi Wood.
Please note Messrs. Lichtenstein and Tucker will host a conference call/webcast on Friday, June 10th at 8:30 AM Eastern to discuss the path to enhanced value. The call, which will include a Q&A section, can be accessed here. A recording and all supplemental information will be made available at www.SaveAerojet.com/resources.
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