Kingsdale Advisors has been recognized as the #1 proxy solicitor in Canada for company-side engagements in Bloomberg’s H1 2025 Global Activism League Tables. The firm also earned a Top 10 global ranking, placing #9 worldwide.
This achievement highlights Kingsdale’s continued leadership in supporting public companies through critical shareholder engagements, governance challenges, and contested situations.
“This recognition is a testament to our team’s expertise and the trust our clients place in us during some of their most high-stakes moments,” said Aaron Boles, President of Kingsdale Advisors. “Kingsdale continues to provide strategic guidance and best-in-class execution that helps boards and executives successfully navigate complex shareholder dynamics.”
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2024 Canada Proxy Season Review - Boards Under Fire
The 2024 proxy season posed significant challenges for Canadian boards, shareholder activism has surged to unprecedented heights, and shareholder proposals advocated for in-person meetings.
ISS Seeks Feedback on Proposed 2025 Policy Changes (Canadian Market)
ISS has published its one proposed change to its 2025 Canadian Benchmark policies, along with three proposed clarifications. Kingsdale recommends Canadian companies reviewing the changes and considering the submission of comments where applicable. The comment peiod ends 5:00 p.m. ET on December 2, 2024.
ISS and Glass Lewis Seek Feedback for Future Corporate Governance Policies
ISS and Glass Lewis have launched their annual surveys to seek feedback from market participants on corporate governance issues and trends. Kingsdale Advisors encourages companies and their directors to complete this year’s surveys.
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.