What should be pointed out is that one of the most well-known shareholders of SeaWorld stock is PETA and they’ve been purchasing stock for years, pushing their anti-SeaWorld agenda. But, this shouldn’t come as a surprise, PETA and other radical activist groups, like the Humane Society of the United States, have used this technique in the past with other companies as a way to put pressure on shareholders. PETA claims that it has no affiliation with Mr. Baker, and that they had nothing to do with this lawsuit. But, does PETA stand to financially gain from this lawsuit? Absolutely. Whether that was their intention with the original purchases of the stock, that’s up for speculation, but it is true that they increased their purchase of shares over the past year, all in the wake of the Blackfish scandal. Anyone with a shred of skepticism could put this equation together. PETA + PUBLIC ANIMAL WELFARE SCANDAL = $$$$ FOR PETA PETA always claims the higher moral ground when it comes to animal rights. As they continue buying shareholder influence in major U.S. companies, trying to alter consumer demand, it’s all in the name of finding a way to benefit financially
Posted on: Sat, 27 Sep 2014 05:28:41 +0000