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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In the Globe and Mail: "Companies Diverge on Diversity Disclosures, With No Fix in Sight"
As institutional investors increasingly seek greater transparency and robust commitments to diversity at both the board and executive levels, Canadian companies may fall behind in attracting global capital. Kelly Gorman, EVP of Governance Advisory at Kingsdale Advisors, recently offered her insights on the importance of diversity reporting.
In the Globe and Mail: "Canadian Companies Faced Record Number of Activist Campaigns in 2023, Says Toronto Consulting Firm"
The Globe and Mail featured Kingsdale's latest Proxy Season Review findings, highlighting the changes in the activism landscape in Canada and the pivotal shifts that demand every company's attention.
In The Globe and Mail: "Law firm Develops New Tactic to Help Companies Defend Against an Activist Investor 'Ambush'"
Over the past proxy season, Kingsdale recorded an uptick in “Vote No” campaigns. Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, expressed concern that these campaigns, which require little cost and transparency, pose a significant threat to corporate boardrooms.
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.