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October 17, 2014

Canadian Shareholder Activism

In this podcast, Amy Freedman of Kingsdale Shareholder Services discusses her firm’s new report on Canadian shareholder activism-related developments & trends, including:

– Can you describe the level of proxy contest activity in 2014 relative to prior years, and reasons it may be declining or leveling off?
– Based on 2014 takeover activity, what is the BC Securities Commission position on poison pills, and what’s the best guidance for companies?
– What are the current levels & scope of activism in M&A transactions?
– Can you describe the trends in shareholder engagement?
– What activism-related developments & trends do you anticipate going forward, and how should companies prepare?