The 2023 proxy season showed a lot of worrying signs for Canadian boards: growing opposition to even the most fundamental proposals at annual meetings; activism is now sector- and market-cap agnostic; activists are tipping the balance by utilizing technology and speed to reach investors.
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In the Globe and Mail: "They’re Baaaaaack: Why CEOs and Boards Should be Terrified by Activist Investors and Their New Tactics"
Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, talks to the Globe about the strong comeback of activist investors post pandemic and warns that many boards and CEOs are still unprepared.
In the Globe and Mail: "Opinion: Soon, Artificial Intelligence Will Be Running Companies – Rise of the Robo-Director"
Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, explores the impact of the rise of AI on the management and oversight of corporate world in his latest piece in the Globe.
In the Globe and Mail: "Activists Advancing: Why Boardroom Battles are Accelerating across Canada"
According to data from Kingsdale Advisors, the number of proxy contests in Canada as of today is already equivalent to the entire 2022 season.
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* Source: Bloomberg Global Shareholder Activism League Tables FY2025 and LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review FY2025.
#2025 and 2026 indicate proxy seasons: July 2024 to June 2026.