The Bloomberg 2022 Global Activism Review ranked Kingsdale Advisors as Canada’s # 1 Proxy Solicitor (Company Side), Top 10 Proxy Solicitor Globally, # 1 Proxy Solicitor in North America when it came to firms with the largest proxy fight client by market cap, and Canada’s #1 Activist Solicitor (By Value of Position).
“We are extremely humbled and gratified to be recognized as the leading proxy solicitor in numerous Bloomberg 2022 global activism rankings,” said Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors. “These results reflect our dedication, commitment and hard work to provide superior strategic shareholder advice to our longstanding clients. We thank our clients and fellow advisors and look forward to setting new standards of excellence and service in 2023.”
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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.