Activists knocking on the door

By Trevor Zeyl on October 19, 2017 Posted in Shareholder Activism

The Canadian Real Estate sector may be in for a shake-up. Reuters recently reported (here) that activists may be eyeing real estate investment trusts (REITs), and their approximate combined C$67 billion in market capitalization, as ripe targets for activist campaigns in light of: attractive prices, vulnerability in the market based on uncertainty surrounding the effects … Continue reading

Trends and predictions in Canadian proxy contests

By Matthew Lau (Toronto) on October 24, 2016 Posted in Shareholder Activism

Kingsdale Shareholder Services (Kingsdale) recently released its annual Proxy Season Review. As in previous years, the report discusses trends observed in 2016 and offers predictions of what we might see looking forward. The report also outlines strategic recommendations for Canadian companies. Trends from 2016 Contested Activity “Back to Earth”: After a record setting year in … Continue reading

Trends and Predictions in Canadian Proxy Contests

By Guy White on September 22, 2014 Posted in Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, M&A, Proxy Battles, Securities, Shareholder Activism

Kingsdale Shareholder Services has released its 2014 Proxy Season Review. In its report, Kingsdale discusses trends observed in 2014, predictions for the future, and gives its key recommendations for companies in the Canadian marketplace. In reviewing 2014 and comparing it to the previous year, Kingsdale observes: By the numbers – the total number of proxy … Continue reading