Mergers and acquisitions come with high stakes, tight timelines, and the need to manage shareholder expectations with precision. When Payfare, a Toronto-based fintech company, announced its $201.5 million all-cash acquisition by global payments leader Fiserv, gaining shareholder approval called for careful planning and effective communication. That’s where Kingsdale comes in – with proven strategies to align stakeholders, mitigate risk, and ensure your transaction crosses the finish line.
- Advised Payfare through shareholder opposition and regulatory complexities
- Increased shareholder visibility by over 130%
- Deployed targeted messaging to control the narrative and build support
- Drove a 30% increase in shareholder turnout – and helped win approval with over 80% of votes cast in favour
Latest Insights
Kingsdale Advisors Recognized as #1 Proxy Firm for Average Market Cap for Issuer Representation
Kingsdale Advisors was recognized as #1 proxy firm by Insightia for Average Market Cap for Issuer Representation.
Glass Lewis 2023 Policy Guidelines
Glass Lewis has released its 2023 Policy Guidelines for the Canadian market as part of its annual proxy voting policy update process. These guidelines will be effective for shareholder meetings held on or after January 1, 2023.
ISS 2022 Annual Global Benchmark Policy Survey
Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) is seeking feedback from market participants on corporate governance issues and trends, with responses informing their main benchmark policy for 2023.
When The Stakes Are Highest, Business Leaders Choose Kingsdale
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
* 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.