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Bloomberg
05-08-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Tripadvisor Holder Palliser Urges Strategy Review, Possible Sale
Palliser Capital is urging Tripadvisor Inc. to explore a potential sale, heaping pressure on the travel booking and review site that's already facing another high-profile shareholder activist. London-based Palliser is concerned that the legacy business is weighing on performance and eroding shareholder value, according to a letter sent to the company's board in July that has been reviewed by Bloomberg News.
Globe and Mail
28-07-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Kingsdale Advisors Ranked #1 in Canada by Bloomberg and LSEG Activism League Tables, Among Top 10 Globally
Delivers 100% Win Rate for Clients in Special Situations During 2025 Proxy Season Advised Over C$22 Billion in Successful M&A Transactions Year-To-Date Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2025) - Kingsdale Advisors, North America's trusted strategic shareholder and governance advisory firm for over two decades, has been ranked the No. 1 Canadian proxy solicitor (company side) by both the Bloomberg Global Activism League Tables and the LSEG Shareholder Activism League Tables. Globally, Kingsdale ranked #9 on Bloomberg's list and #4 on LSEG's for H1 2025. During the 2025 proxy season, Kingsdale achieved a perfect track record, delivering a 100 percent win rate for clients navigating shareholder activism and other special situations. The firm also advised on more than C$22 billion in shareholder approved or completed M&A transactions year-to-date, playing a lead role in several market-shaping deals. Wes Hall, Founder and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, who returned as CEO at the start of the 2025 proxy season, said, "This recognition reflects the strength of our talent, the trust of our clients and our unwavering commitment to delivering results when it matters most. We've stayed focused through challenges and delivered. I want to thank our clients for their vote of confidence. We are proud of what we've achieved and even more confident in where we're headed." Significant M&A transactions advised on by Kingsdale include: Parkland Corp.'s transaction with Sunoco LP MAG Silver Corp.'s acquisition by Pan American Silver Corp. MDA Space's acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd. National Bank of Canada's acquisition of Canadian Western Bank Gatos Silver Inc.'s merger with First Majestic Silver Corp. Payfare Inc.'s acquisition by Fiserv Inc. Kingsdale also guided multiple issuers through complex corporate actions, including activist defence, governance transitions and contested situations, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction throughout. This included securing noteholder approval of the CBCA Transaction to extend debt maturities and strengthen Sherritt International's capital structure, while successfully defending the issuer against shareholder activism. "Our perfect record this proxy season is a direct result of the trust placed in us by boards and CEOs during high-stakes moments," said Aaron Boles, President, Kingsdale Advisors. "Our team has once again demonstrated its strength in delivering strategic clarity, deep governance expertise and precision shareholder engagement to business leaders navigating critical decisions." Issuers who want to join Kingsdale's winning client roster or learn how the firm can assist with your strategic shareholder engagement and governance needs, please email strategy@ for a confidential consultation. About Kingsdale Advisors As the leading advisor to public companies on shareholder, governance and transaction-related matters, Kingsdale Advisors has been at the centre of many of the largest and most high-profile proxy fights, M&A transactions and special situations across North America. Headquartered in Canada, with a significant presence in the United States, the firm delivers a multidisciplinary offering spanning strategic and defensive advisory, governance advisory, compensation advisory, strategic communications, and voting analytics.
Yahoo
28-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kingsdale Advisors Ranked #1 in Canada by Bloomberg and LSEG Activism League Tables, Among Top 10 Globally
Delivers 100% Win Rate for Clients in Special Situations During 2025 Proxy Season Advised Over C$22 Billion in Successful M&A Transactions Year-To-Date Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - July 28, 2025) - Kingsdale Advisors, North America's trusted strategic shareholder and governance advisory firm for over two decades, has been ranked the No. 1 Canadian proxy solicitor (company side) by both the Bloomberg Global Activism League Tables and the LSEG Shareholder Activism League Tables. Globally, Kingsdale ranked #9 on Bloomberg's list and #4 on LSEG's for H1 2025. During the 2025 proxy season, Kingsdale achieved a perfect track record, delivering a 100 percent win rate for clients navigating shareholder activism and other special situations. The firm also advised on more than C$22 billion in shareholder approved or completed M&A transactions year-to-date, playing a lead role in several market-shaping deals. Wes Hall, Founder and CEO of Kingsdale Advisors, who returned as CEO at the start of the 2025 proxy season, said, "This recognition reflects the strength of our talent, the trust of our clients and our unwavering commitment to delivering results when it matters most. We've stayed focused through challenges and delivered. I want to thank our clients for their vote of confidence. We are proud of what we've achieved and even more confident in where we're headed." Significant M&A transactions advised on by Kingsdale include: Parkland Corp.'s transaction with Sunoco LP MAG Silver Corp.'s acquisition by Pan American Silver Corp. MDA Space's acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd. National Bank of Canada's acquisition of Canadian Western Bank Gatos Silver Inc.'s merger with First Majestic Silver Corp. Payfare Inc.'s acquisition by Fiserv Inc. Kingsdale also guided multiple issuers through complex corporate actions, including activist defence, governance transitions and contested situations, ensuring strategic execution and client satisfaction throughout. This included securing noteholder approval of the CBCA Transaction to extend debt maturities and strengthen Sherritt International's capital structure, while successfully defending the issuer against shareholder activism. "Our perfect record this proxy season is a direct result of the trust placed in us by boards and CEOs during high-stakes moments," said Aaron Boles, President, Kingsdale Advisors. "Our team has once again demonstrated its strength in delivering strategic clarity, deep governance expertise and precision shareholder engagement to business leaders navigating critical decisions." Issuers who want to join Kingsdale's winning client roster or learn how the firm can assist with your strategic shareholder engagement and governance needs, please email strategy@ for a confidential consultation. About Kingsdale AdvisorsAs the leading advisor to public companies on shareholder, governance and transaction-related matters, Kingsdale Advisors has been at the centre of many of the largest and most high-profile proxy fights, M&A transactions and special situations across North America. Headquartered in Canada, with a significant presence in the United States, the firm delivers a multidisciplinary offering spanning strategic and defensive advisory, governance advisory, compensation advisory, strategic communications, and voting analytics. For further information, please contact:Aquin GeorgeHead of Marketing and CommunicationsKingsdale AdvisorsTel: 416-644-4031Email: ageorge@ To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Japan chemicals firm's CEO fights to keep job as investors revolt
Japan's governance reforms have emboldened shareholders, who are now increasingly vocal about their demands. In a sign of rising shareholders' activism, a president of a semiconductor material maker is at risk of getting voted out of office at the firm's annual general meeting Saturday. Eiji Sato is facing an uphill battle to be re-appointed as president and CEO of Taiyo Holdings, a position he has held since 2011, after some shareholders criticised his response to various acquisition proposals as being too slow. The US$2.5 billion ($3.2 billion) company's biggest shareholder, DIC, an ink maker that has long been a 'stable shareholder' with its 20.04% stake, has come out against Sato. DIC criticised Taiyo as being slow in setting up a committee to study an acquisition proposal and in pushing ahead for talks with the prospective buyer. Joining DIC in calls for Sato's ouster were the company's second and the third biggest shareholders — activist fund Oasis Management Co. and a holding company owned by Taiyo's founding family. The company's three biggest shareholders own about 37% of the shares outstanding. Japan's governance reforms have emboldened shareholders, who are now increasingly vocal about their demands. Although there has been a decline in support for board executives at company AGMs in recent years, it is still rare for a company's proposals to be outright rejected at an AGM. Other Taiyo shareholders such as California State Teachers' Retirement System also announced opposition to Sato after proxy adviser Glass Lewis recommended voting against him. Still, Sato has his supporters. Rival proxy adviser ISS says Taiyo's strong earnings growth over the last five years is a reflection of its solid market position in resist ink used for printed circuit boards and semiconductors. See Also: Click here to stay updated with the Latest Business & Investment News in Singapore Briefs: Record delisting rush as Japan firms flee TSE; London woos Chinese listings as City fights IPO drought Japan firms exit Tokyo Stock Exchange at record pace in delisting rush JX metals rises in debut after biggest Japan IPO since SoftBank Read more stories about where the money flows, and analysis of the biggest market stories from Singapore and around the World Get in-depth insights from our expert contributors, and dive into financial and economic trends Follow the market issue situation with our daily updates Or want more Lifestyle and Passion stories? Click here
Bloomberg
20-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Japan Chemicals Firm CEO Fights to Keep Job as Investors Revolt
In a sign of rising shareholders' activism, a president of a semiconductor material maker is at risk of getting voted out of office at the firm's annual general meeting Saturday. Eiji Sato is facing an uphill battle to be re-appointed as president and CEO of Taiyo Holdings Co., a position he has held since 2011, after some shareholders criticized his response to various acquisition proposals as being too slow.
