Activist investor Engine Capital ends campaign at Lyft, withdraws board nominees

Engine Capital said on Friday it would end its activist campaign at Lyft (LYFT.O), opens new tab and withdraw its board nominees after the ride-hailing platform boosted its stock buyback program.
The company increased its stock buyback program to $750 million from $500 million, and said it intends to use $500 million of the authorization within the next 12 months.

Last week, Engine Capital had urged Lyft to undertake a $750 million accelerated repurchase, and to consider strategic alternatives, including a sale.

Lyft did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

By Reuters

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