Kingsdale has protected more Canadian boards and secured more shareholder votes for Canadian issuers than any other firm.
Business leaders seek us for our advice on shareholder activism, hostile bids, complex transactions, governance crises, and routine AGMs where risk quietly accumulates before anyone notices.
As the pioneer in Canadian shareholder and governance advisory, we have navigated multiple market cycles, every shareholder tactic, and every way a situation can turn. That depth of experience makes outcomes more predictable by spotting signals early, while positions are still forming and boards have real room to act.
Whether it's harnessing an annual meeting for long-term advantage, a complex transaction where execution determines outcome, or a contested situation where every move is consequential, issuers choose Kingsdale because the outcome is non-negotiable.
Wes Hall founded Kingsdale Shareholder Services, the first strategic shareholder advisory firm in the Canadian market.
Won its first proxy contest for Leitch Technology Corp.
Executed its first merger deal between Wheaton River Minerals Ltd. and
IAMGOLD Corporation.
Spearheaded Xstrata plc’s $20 billion acquisition of Falconbridge Ltd.
Launched corporate actions and asset recovery services
Executed Suncor Energy and Petro Canada’s $19 billion merger
Launched Canada’s first in-house governance advisory team
Introduced Kingsdale Communications
Acted on behalf of West Face Capital Inc. in its proxy fight against
Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
Pioneered the use of a universal
proxy while representing Pershing Square Capital against Canadian Pacific
Railway Ltd.
Acted on behalf of Mason Capital Management LLC in its proxy fight against Telus Corporation
Acted on behalf of JANA Partners LLC in its proxy fight against Agrium Inc.
Acted on behalf of Tim Hortons Inc.
in its $12.5 billion merger with
Burger King Worldwide Inc.
Opened its New York office in response to the growing needs of clients across
North America
Launched In-Sight™ Voting Analytics to provide tailored reporting
Acted on behalf of both Agrium Inc and Potash Corp. in their $36 billion merger
Executed Enbridge Inc.’s $37 billion merger with Spectra Energy
Acted on behalf of FrontFour Capital in its successful proxy fight against
Granite REIT
Led first cross-border M&A deal (Canopy Growth Corp. and Acreage Holdings Inc.) and first hostile bid (CanniMed Therapeutics against Aurora Cannabis) in the Cannabis sector
Acted on behalf of Goldcorp Inc.
in Newmont Corporation’s $10 billion acquisition
Acted on behalf of Shaw Communications in its $26 billion merger with Rogers Communications Inc.
Acted for Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. in its $40 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern Railway Co.
Acted on behalf of TCI Fund Management in its successful proxy fight against CN
Launched the industry’s first Digital Engagement Centre
Celebrated its 20th Anniversary and its commitment to excellence
Wes Hall, Founder and Chairman of Kingsdale Advisors, returns to lead as Chief Executive Officer
Supported the $5.6B transaction and Tier 1 Capital Reorganization for Canadian Western Bank's acquisition by National Bank of Canada
Strategic shareholder advisor to both parties in the Gatos Silver acquisition by First Majestic
Facilitated shareholder approval for the contested cross-border fintech M&A deal between Payfare and Fiserv.
Strategic advisor to Parkland Corp. in its acquisition by Sunoco LP for $9.1 billion.
Strategic advisor to MAG Silver Corp. in its acquisition by Pan American Silver Corp. for $2.1 billion.
Strategic advisor to MDA Space in its acquisition of SatixFy Communications Ltd. for $193 million.
Strategic advisor to InterRent REIT in its acqusition by CLV Group and GIC Private Limited for $4 billion.
Strategic advisor to Gore Mutual Insurance in its merger with Beneva, marking a new era for Mutual Insurance in Canada.
