Jan. 26, 2024 - Important guidance on “acting jointly or in concert” in a proxy contest was provided by the British Columbia Securities Commission (Commission) in NorthWest Copper Corp. (December 22, 2023). The Commission declined to find a joint actor relationship between a dissident and another...
As the Pandemic Abates, Activists Advance: Shareholder Activism Rebounds in Canada
Canadian shareholder activism continued its post-pandemic resurgence into the first half of 2023. Emerging trends include the “activist swarm,” where multiple—yet uncoordinated—activists converge on a single target with competing demands. Activism has also been on the rise in response to M&A transactions, with some attracting swarms of their own. Another trend to watch is whether larger cap companies will continue to be disproportionately targeted by activists.
In our latest chapter of Governance Insights, we examine:
- current trends in context
- activist swarms and strategies for a response
- recent recalibrations in activists’ messaging
- the rising proportion of U.S. activists targeting Canadian companies
We also provide a review of key issues in Canadian shareholder activism.
Key Contacts
Related
Governance Insights: 10 Trends that GCs and Boards Need to Know
Jan. 24, 2024 - The latest edition of Davies’ Governance Insights is now available. In this issue, we explore 10 important trends that will help general counsel and boards navigate the year ahead. In order to help you with your strategic and compliance planning, we discuss issues including the...