Kingsdale Advisors' 2025 Proxy Season Review is the most comprehensive look at how shifting regulation, activist pressure, and emerging investor demands are creating a governance environment as unpredictable as it is consequential.
- 67 campaigns tracked with more than 75% of victories via settlement.
- Diversity & climate disclosure face political pushback.
- AI on the agenda with 14 shareholder proposals in 2025.
- ISS and Glass Lewis face mounting scrutiny from lawmakers.
- 2026 could bring disruption with new pay-for-performance models.
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Kingsdale Advisors Ranked Top 5 Proxy Firms Globally
Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Top 5 Proxy Firms Globally in the 2023 Diligent Market Intelligence Advisor Awards.
ISS Releases Benchmark Policy Changes for 2025
ISS published its Benchmark Policy Changes for 2025, which will come into effect for meetings taking place starting February 1, 2025.
Kingsdale Advisors Ranked #1 Proxy Solicitor in Canada
Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Canada's #1 Proxy Solicitor (Company Side) and Top 5 Proxy Solicitor Globally in 2023 by Bloomberg Global Activism Review.
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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.