Earlier this month, Third Point also demanded access to Campbell's records, including board meeting minutes and financial documents. US investment fund Third Point, which is calling for change at Campbell Soup, of which it owns 6.98%, has accused the company of misleading shareholders in relation to the calibre of its directors and its strategic review. The firm said that while Mr Campbell, who was appointed chief executive last year, had been a "valued shareholder" since he joined the company, his appointment as chairman did not mean he would be able to Third Point has asked the court to prevent Campbell from holding its 29 November shareholder meeting until the firm corrects information about the board.
US investment fund Third Point, which is calling for change at Campbell Soup, of which it owns 6.98%, has accused the company of misleading shareholders in relation to the calibre of its directors and its strategic review. The firm said that while Mr Campbell, who was appointed chief executive last year, had been a "valued shareholder" since he joined the company, his appointment as chairman did not mean he would be able to Third Point has asked the court to prevent Campbell from holding its 29 November shareholder meeting until the firm corrects information about the board.