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What started as a straightforward acquisition of Payfare by Fiserv quickly turned complicated when a major shareholder decided to block the deal. With the transaction hanging in the balance, here's what it took to get 80% approval.

ISS has announced updates to its 2026 Benchmark Policies, spotlighting long-term pay-for-performance alignment, enhanced scrutiny on director compensation, and a global push toward harmonization. These changes signal a clear trend: investors expect durability, transparency, and strategic disclosure.

Corporate governance in North America is increasingly shaped by institutional investors and the policy frameworks of two proxy advisory firms: ISS and Glass Lewis. With retail voting rates at historic lows, advisory defaults currently dictate thousands of proxy outcomes.

Kingsdale Advisors has been named the #4 global proxy solicitor in the LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review – 1H 2025.

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.

Proxy advisors are undergoing a structural transformation, Glass Lewis and ISS are shifting from standardized recommendations to customizable, data-driven platforms. Kingsdale has long anticipated this pivot, with an advisory model built on investor segmentation and tailored engagement.

A new Senate Bill in Texas could reshape proxy voting practices. Kingsdale breaks down what SB 2337 means for issuers, investors, and advisory firms ahead of its September 1, 2025 implementation.

From boosting voter turnout to navigating diversity requirements and fine-tuning your ESG strategy, our comprehensive guide and practical checklist are thoughtfully designed to help you prepare for your meeting and address potential challenges head-on.

From rising shareholder activism to evolving diversity expectations and cross-border regulatory shifts, our latest report delivers early insights and practical guidance to help boards stay ahead of this year’s most pressing proxy season developments.

Kingsdale Advisors is proud to extend our congratulations to the exceptional companies we have the privilege of advising, who collectively earned four awards and 29 nominations at the 2025 IR Impact Awards – Canada.

In December 2024, two of Kingsdale Advisors’ executive vice presidents sat down with Director Journal to discuss what boards should be watching as they prepared for the year ahead.

Kingsdale has advised on three successful mergers & acquisitions (M&A) that closed in Q1 2025.

In a recent interview with Global Business Reports, Kingsdale Advisors’ Chairman & CEO, Wes Hall, shared his insights on how industry leaders are balancing growth with risk management.

Kingsdale Advisors served as the strategic shareholder advisor for the merger of Aeterna Zentaris and Ceapro, which was named "Canada M&A Deal of the Year" at the 16th Americas M&A Atlas Awards gala.

In an interview with BNN Bloomberg, Wes Hall, Chairman & CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, warns that Trump’s proposed tariffs could make Canadian companies prime targets for U.S. acquisitions. With a weaker loonie increasing their appeal, Wes emphasizes the need for proactive defense against hostile takeovers and shareholder activism.

Our Chairman and CEO appeared on CBC News to discuss how he's drawing from his extensive experience as the country’s most renowned strategic advisor to companies facing shareholder activism.

Kingsdale Advisors is pleased to announce that our Chairman and CEO, Wes Hall, has been appointed to the Prime Minister’s Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.

Shareholder activism is at an all-time high. For public companies, the stakes have never been greater. Watch Wes Hall, our Chairman and CEO, explain why your business, your reputation and your legacy are too important to wait until an activist appears.

Wes Hall, our Founder and CEO, co-authored a powerful op-ed in The Globe and Mail highlighting why Canadian businesses must remain committed to DEI, even as U.S. corporations pull back.

Glass Lewis issued its 2025 Proxy Voting Benchmark Policy Guidelines for Canada and the United States. These guidelines will take effect for shareholder meetings scheduled on or after February 1, 2025.

On November 11, Glass Lewis released the results for its Annual Stakeholder Policy Survey, providing insights into current market perspectives on governance and stewardship.

ISS has published its two proposed changes to its 2025 U.S. Benchmark policies, along with two proposed clarifications. Kingsdale recommends U.S. companies reviewing the changes and considering the submission of comments where applicable.

On October 10, ISS published the results of its annual global benchmark policy survey it conducted with market participants as part of its annual policy development process.

The 2024 proxy season posed significant challenges for Canadian boards, shareholder activism has surged to unprecedented heights, and shareholder proposals advocated for in-person meetings.

ISS has published its one proposed change to its 2025 Canadian Benchmark policies, along with three proposed clarifications. Kingsdale recommends Canadian companies reviewing the changes and considering the submission of comments where applicable. The comment peiod ends 5:00 p.m. ET on December 2, 2024.