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.”
Latest Insights
In the Globe and Mail: "They’re Baaaaaack: Why CEOs and Boards Should be Terrified by Activist Investors and Their New Tactics"
Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, talks to the Globe about the strong comeback of activist investors post pandemic and warns that many boards and CEOs are still unprepared.
In the Globe and Mail: "Opinion: Soon, Artificial Intelligence Will Be Running Companies – Rise of the Robo-Director"
Ian Robertson, CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, explores the impact of the rise of AI on the management and oversight of corporate world in his latest piece in the Globe.
In the Globe and Mail: "Activists Advancing: Why Boardroom Battles are Accelerating across Canada"
According to data from Kingsdale Advisors, the number of proxy contests in Canada as of today is already equivalent to the entire 2022 season.
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.