
"We are delighted to announce that Diligent has named Kingsdale Advisors among the Top 5 proxy firms in the 2023 Diligent Market Intelligence Advisor Awards,” said Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors. “We represented clients in activism situations spanning across the mining, energy, technology, and business services sectors. We are committed to providing innovative and strategic advice and thank our clients for their trust in us. We look forward to another stellar year in 2024."

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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.
