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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.

ISS and Glass Lewis have launched their annual surveys to seek feedback from market participants on corporate governance issues and trends. Kingsdale Advisors encourages companies and their directors to complete this year’s surveys.

Kingsdale hosted its second webinar on AI governance in February. You can access the session below or read the accompanying article, which underscores the significance of proactive governance strategies in response to rising regulatory scrutiny and shareholder expectations.

ISS released its 2024 Benchmark Policy Guidelines. These guidelines will take effect for shareholder meetings scheduled on or after February 1, 2024.

Ahead of 2024 AGM season, Kingsdale prepared a list of 10 key questions every company should consider.

The prestigious 2024 Board Games rankings, published by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business, is out, and Kingsdale is proud to celebrate our clients' remarkable success.

CSA announced it will introduce temporary measures to address challenges caused by Canada Post service disruption. These measures will allow reporting issuers to use alternative methods for delivering proxy-related materials for annual meetings, ensuring shareholders can continue to access key information and vote effectively.

Kingsdale Advisors hosted a Client Appreciation Breakfast - an event dedicated to celebrating the invaluable partnerships we’ve built with our clients over the years. The event featured an engaging fireside chat, led by our Chairman & CEO, Wes Hall, ICD.D and esteemed guest speakers, Michelle O’Bonsawin.

Kamika McLean has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers in Canada in 2024, a prestigious honor that celebrates her exceptional contributions to the legal profession.

Wesley J. Hall has been elected to serve as University of Toronto’s 35th Chancellor, effective July 1, 2024.

Kingsdale Advisors was ranked Top 10 Proxy Solicitor Globally by Deals Intelligence in LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review.