Activist investor Starboard Value is preparing a proxy fight at Autodesk Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), holding a stake worth over $500 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. The hedge fund plans to nominate new directors at Autodesk’s upcoming annual meeting, citing concerns over underperformance and governance issues.
Starboard argues that Autodesk has lagged behind the broader software market and is pushing for margin improvements and a board shakeup, including a reassessment of CEO Andrew Anagnost. The hedge fund previously attempted to block an Autodesk board meeting and accused the company of misleading investors regarding an accounting probe—though the investigation resulted in no financial restatements.
Autodesk shares have dropped nearly 12% in 2025, following a global restructuring plan that includes cutting 9% of its workforce. The stock also struggled through 2024, as the company delayed its annual financial reports and faced scrutiny over its accounting practices.
With Starboard’s history of activist campaigns, its latest move signals increasing pressure on Autodesk to improve financial performance and restore investor confidence.


Azul Airlines Wins Court Approval for $2 Billion Debt Restructuring and New Capital Raise
Korea Zinc Plans $6.78 Billion U.S. Smelter Investment With Government Partnership
Nvidia Weighs Expanding H200 AI Chip Production as China Demand Surges
iRobot Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rising Competition and Tariff Pressures
California Jury Awards $40 Million in Johnson & Johnson Talc Cancer Lawsuit
Coca-Cola’s Proposed Sale of Costa Coffee Faces Uncertainty Amid Price Dispute
Intel’s Testing of China-Linked Chipmaking Tools Raises U.S. National Security Concerns
Moore Threads Stock Slides After Risk Warning Despite 600% Surge Since IPO
Fortescue Expands Copper Portfolio With Full Takeover of Alta Copper
HSBC’s $13.6 Billion Take-Private Offer for Hang Seng Bank Gains Board Backing
Apple App Store Injunction Largely Upheld as Appeals Court Rules on Epic Games Case
Nomura Expands Alternative Assets Strategy With Focus on Private Debt Acquisitions
Trello Outage Disrupts Users as Access Issues Hit Atlassian’s Work Management Platform
SoftBank Shares Slide as Oracle’s AI Spending Plans Fuel Market Jitters
ANZ Faces Legal Battle as Former CEO Shayne Elliott Sues Over A$13.5 Million Bonus Dispute
Air Force One Delivery Delayed to 2028 as Boeing Faces Rising Costs
Strategy Retains Nasdaq 100 Spot Amid Growing Scrutiny of Bitcoin Treasury Model 



