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Ron Orol

Ronald D. Orol is author of "Extreme Value Hedging: How Activist Hedge Fund Managers Are Taking on the World" (Wiley). He is a senior writer for The Deal and The Daily Deal, covering the activist hedge fund industry as well as other topics, including the S.E.C. and Capitol Hill. Orol is also a commentator on BBC World TV, CNBC TV and National Public Radio. Additional information about the latest activist hedge fund campaigns can be found at Ron Orol's blog. (ronorol.blogspot.com)

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How Activist Hedge Fund Managers Aim to Extract Value for Investors
by Ron Orol

It may take a bit of time but most activists are ultimately able to achieve what is known as a "catalyst," or major improvement in the stock price through such actions as the sale of a company or a stock buy back.