Key facts
- Anson Funds is urging Lionsgate to explore a sale.
- The activist investor has acquired a significant stake in Lionsgate.
- The report comes from Semafor.
Activist investor Anson Funds has urged entertainment company Lionsgate to explore a sale, according to a report by Semafor. The fund has reportedly taken a significant stake in the company, signaling its intent to influence corporate strategy.
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