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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* 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.