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Eisner's Days as Disney Head Reportedly Numbered

In light of Disney's continuing poor economic performance analysts are beginning to question Eisner's longevity as the company's CEO

• Disney's Eisner Says He Sees 'Double-Digit EPS Growth' in 2003 - Bloomberg (10/1/2002)
  According to the October 1st Bloomberg News Michael Eisner anticipates double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share in 2003.
• Disney Exec To Mind The Gap - Forbes (10/1/2002)
  The September 26th Forbes talks about continuing concerns over Disney's lack of management strength highlighted by Paul Pressler's departure. If he is able to turnaround the Gap's economic performance it will shore up concerns that Eisner is unable to groom a number two, a position many thought Pressler would fill.
• Questions Raised on Disney Board - New York Times (10/1/2002)
  The September 30th New York Times talks about the Disney Company's move making Senator George J. Mitchell, the co-chairman of its influential governance and nominating committee. Some feel this decision is aimed at reducing the influence of outspoken Disney boardmember, Stanley P Gold.
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• LA Times Editorial Blasts Disney CEO Michael Eisner - New York Times (10/1/2002)
  A Los Angeles Times' editorial which heavily criticizes Michael Eisner for the continuing departure of high-level executives from the Disney Company.
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• Failing Magic at Disney - Los Angeles Times (10/1/2002)
  Editorial describes Disney's continuing economic troubles and its impact on Southern California as well as talks about the recent meeting which is leading to changes in the Company's board.
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• As Disney Loses Steam, Insider Loses Patience - New York Times (8/19/2002)
  Comments from Stanley P Gold, who runs Shamrock Holdings, the investment arm of the Disney family.
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• Eisner's Challenge: Beat the Buzz - Business Week (8/19/2002)
  The growing negative buzz surrounding Michael Eisner.
• Coming TV season could seal ABC's fate - USA Today (8/19/2002)
  Disney Company investors are looking to ABC's performance as a gauge for Eisner's success in turning around the stock's downturn.
• Someone Fishy,Reeling in Michael Eisner - LA Weekly (8/19/2002)
  A heated column that outlines the numerous miscues Disney has made recently and lays the blame directly on the Company's chief, Michael Eisner.
• Eisner Critics May Demand a Revived Disney by November - New York Times (8/14/2002)
  People close to the Disney Company are speculating Eisner has until November to offer evidence the company's troubles are being resolved.
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• Power shift under way at Eisner's kingdom - Orlando Sentinel (8/14/2002)
  Continuing concerns over Eisner's performance and the possible power shift as changes occur to the Company's board.
• Disney shake-up tightens Eisner's grip - Guardian (8/13/2002)
  The ongoing troubles of the Disney Company and the possible changes that their Board of Directors could undergo.
• 10 Tips to Save Disney, 6 - 10 - Fool.com (8/12/2002)
  An open letter to Disney chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner from columnist Rick Munarriz.
• 10 Tips to Save Disney, 1 - 5 - Fool.com (8/12/2002)
  An open letter to Disney chairman and CEO, Michael Eisner from columnist Rick Munarriz.
• Can Disney's Kingdom Regain its Magic? - Time (8/12/2002)
  Report that nearly every Disney division is sputtering and wonders if Michael Eisner can lead the turnaround.
• Eisner seems to have lost magic touch - Orlando Sentinel (8/9/2002)
  Asks is Michael Eisner was the right man to save the company in the 80s but is the wrong man to head the company's turnaround today?
• The louse in Mickey Mouse's house - Slate Magazine (8/9/2002)
  Columnist Daniel Gross explains why Michael Eisner should be fired.
• Disney Big's Days May Be Numbered - New York Post (8/9/2002)
  Gossip columnist Cindy Adams in her August 8th column talks about the continuing call for Eisner's termination and mentions his nemesis Jeffrey Katzenberg as a possible replacement.
• Eisner Under More Fire as Stock Sinks - Los Angeles Times (8/9/2002)
  Eisner's leadership is coming under increasing scrutinity as the stock continues its disappointing performance.
• Dwarfs take Disney on wild ride - St Petersburg Times (8/9/2002)
  Are the Dwarfs are running the show with Sleepy heading ABC, Bashful chairing the board, etc.?
• Disney Mouster - New York Post (8/9/2002)
  Media analysts believe Michael Eisner's days as head of Disney are numbered.
• Disney poised for rebound: Eisner - Agence France Presse (8/9/2002)
  Eisner's remarks that people don't get it and unlike their belief the sky is not falling.
• Many Are Wondering if Eisner Can Reverse Course at Disney - New York Times (8/9/2002)
  An examination of the reported rift growing among the Disney board members.
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• Eisner: Disney Set to Turn Around - Wall Street Journal (8/9/2002)
  Eisner expects Disney to rebound and grow by cutting costs, boosting cash flow and building up assets.