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
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