High stakes proxy contests demand more than strong messaging, they require integrated strategy, real time intelligence, and the ability to anticipate every dissident move.
That was the case for Labrador Gold Corp., which faced an activist investor seeking majority board control and access to its multimillion-dollar treasury without offering shareholders a premium.
The company had a three-year voter turnout below 25%, an activist holding more than 8% of common shares, and the largest shareholder abstaining from the vote.
Find out how Kingsdale secured overwhelming support across key votes in an unprecedented scenario with no playbook.
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2022 North American Proxy Season Review
This year, Canadian targets were subject to 35 proxy contests – the lowest since 2017, while activists wrestled the win rate back in their favour with 52% and gained increasing support from proxy advisors and institutional investors.
ISS 2023 Benchmark Policy Updates
On December 1, 2022, ISS released updates to its 2023 benchmark proxy voting policies. The updated policies will apply to shareholder meetings taking place on or after February 1, 2023, except for those that are being announced now with a one-year transition period and which will become effective in 2024.
2022 Proxy Season Snapshot
An early look at the key trends and major issues affecting shareholder activism and corporate governance in 2022.
When The Stakes Are Highest, Business Leaders Choose Kingsdale
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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.