Kingsdale Advisors’ Founder and CEO, Wes Hall, highlights a clear message in his latest insights featured by Diligent. The 2026 proxy season is seeing a 28% increase in activist campaigns, alongside more aggressive tactics and a sharper focus on board composition, M&A activity, and governance. As activism becomes more precise and coordinated, boards are facing greater pressure to respond quickly and effectively.
Wes emphasizes that preparation is no longer optional. Boards that proactively assess vulnerabilities, strengthen governance practices, and engage directly with shareholders are better positioned to navigate this environment. With rising expectations around AI oversight, ESG accountability, and strategic decision making, success this proxy season will depend on readiness, clarity, and disciplined execution.
Read the article
Latest Insights
Canadian Activists Aggressive and Successful in 2021 – Advisor
Ian Robertson, President, Canada talks to Activist Monitor about how shareholder activists in Canada have triggered the most proxy fights since 2013.
Glass Lewis 2020 Proxy Voting Guidelines
On Nov. 24, 2020 Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC released its 2021 Proxy Voting Policy Guidelines. The links below provide our insights and advice on how these policy updates may impact companies in both Canada and the United States.
ISS 2021 Proxy Voting Guidelines
On Nov. 12, 2020 ISS released its 2021 Benchmark Proxy Voting Guidelines updates. The links below provide our insights and advice on how these policy updates may impact companies in Canada.
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.