Civeo Corp (NYSE: CVEO) reaches cooperation deal with Engine Capital, adding two board members
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Engine Capital filed Amendment No. 4 to its Schedule 13D on Civeo Corp (CVEO), updating its disclosure as an active shareholder. Engine-related entities report beneficial ownership of up to 1,338,114 common shares, representing 11.6% of Civeo’s common shares, held by Engine Capital Management, LP, Engine Capital Management GP, LLC, and Arnaud Ajdler.
The amendment centers on a new Cooperation Agreement entered on November 25, 2025 between Engine and Civeo. Under this agreement, Civeo’s board will appoint Daniel B. Silvers as a Class III director through the 2026 annual meeting and Jeffrey B. Scofield as a Class I director through the 2027 annual meeting. Mr. Silvers will join the Compensation and ESG & Nominating committees, while Mr. Scofield will join the Audit and Finance & Investment committees.
The agreement also includes customary standstill, voting commitments, expense reimbursement and mutual non-disparagement provisions that run through a defined termination date tied to the 2026 and 2027 shareholder meeting timelines, and restricts Civeo’s board size to no more than nine members during a specified period.
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Engine Capital formalizes an activist settlement with Civeo, gaining board representation and committee roles.
The filing shows Engine Capital Management, LP and related entities holding 1,338,114 Civeo common shares, or 11.6% of the class. That level of beneficial ownership positions Engine as a significant shareholder with meaningful influence over governance discussions.
The new Cooperation Agreement dated
The agreement includes standstill and voting commitments, mutual non-disparagement, expense reimbursement, and a cap keeping the board at no more than nine members from the conclusion of the