In complex M&A, transaction certainty extends beyond common shareholder approval. Multiple security classes and class‑specific thresholds can ultimately determine whether a deal closes
That reality defined National Bank of Canada’s C$5 billion acquisition of Canadian Western Bank, which required approvals across common shares, preferred shares, and LRCNs as part of a Tier 1 Capital Reorganization. Kingsdale Advisors delivered strategic oversight and real‑time voting intelligence, securing common shareholder approval, approval across preferred share classes, and mitigating closing risk through disciplined, class‑specific execution.
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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.