In commemorating the 40-year journey of Report on Business magazine, the Globe highlighted our Executive Chairman and Founder, Wes Hall, as a pivotal figure who has significantly influenced Canada's corporate landscape. Showcased on the cover in 2014 as "The Fixer," Hall rose to prominence in Canada's activist investing scene, playing a vital role in leading shareholder uprisings and navigating challenges as CEOs or board members.
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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.