Why Jeffrey Smith’s Starboard Is One of 2016’s Top Performers
Activist hedge fund firm Starboard Value has enjoyed gains from some old targets and several new ones.
Stephen Taub
December 17, 2025
Jeffrey Smith, co-founder and chief executive officer of Starboard Value LP, speaks during the 21st annual Sohn Investment Conference in New York, U.S., on Wednesday, May 4, 2015. Since 1996 the Sohn Investment Conference has brought together the world's savviest investors to share fresh insights and strategies in support of pediatric cancer research and treatment. Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Jeffrey Smith
Michael Nagle/Bloomberg
