Honeywell expected to add Elliott's Marc Steinberg to board, WSJ reports
May 28 (Reuters) - Honeywell (HON.O), opens new tab is expected to add activist Elliott Investment Management's Marc Steinberg to its board at the end of May, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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