Exclusive-Former Canada Prime Minister's hedge fund pushes Kohl's to sell itself -sources
(Reuters) -An activist hedge fund chaired by former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is pushing U.S. department store operator Kohl's to sell itself, according to people familiar with the matter. Vision One Management Partners, a fund co-founded by Harper and former Carl Icahn protege Courtney Mather, has built a stake in Kohl's and expressed concerns to the company about its future, the sources said. Vision One has asked Kohl's to launch a sale process and also give it board representation, the sources added, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.