Signage on a Saleforce office building in San Francisco, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021.
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Jeff Ubben’s Inclusive Capital has taken a position in Salesforce, according to sources, CNBC’s David Faber reported Monday.
It’s unclear what his presence will mean for the cloud-based software company.
Salesforce has also attracted activist investor Elliott Management’s interest, which made a multibillion dollar investment, the Wall Street Journal reported late Sunday. In October, Starboard Value announced an undisclosed stake in Salesforce, saying the company was suffering from a valuation discount due to a “subpar mix of growth and profitability.”
Salesforce is in the middle of restructuring amid slowing growth and recession fears. Earlier this year, the firm said it planned to cut jobs by 10%, or 700 employees, and close some offices.
Salesforce said it expects its employee restructuring to be complete by the end of the 2024 fiscal year…
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