Eisner Publicly Backs Iger Against Activist Investor Peltz, Recalling His Own Fight Against 'Raiders'

Michael Eisner, Disney's former CEO, publicly backs current CEO Bob Iger against activist investor Nelson Peltz
Eisner recalls fighting off "corporate raiders" in 1983 before his successful 20-year run as CEO
Eisner argues that allowing an outsider like Peltz to disrupt Disney could severely damage the company
Iger has also received backing from the Disney family, George Lucas, and others against Peltz
Proxy advisor ISS recently sided with Peltz, citing concerns over Disney's succession planning