Corporate Raider Kimmeridge Tries to Bully Chesapeake Energy

Kimmeridge, a so-called "activist investment firm" that focuses on pressuring oil and gas exploration and production companies, told Reuters on Wednesday it has built a "stake" in Chesapeake Energy and has "started talks with the management team on changes to boost its value." How much of a stake? A piddly 1.6% of outstanding shares. Hey Kimmeridge--go suck renewable wind.

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