PROXY SERVICES
ANNUAL MEETINGS CAN BE COMPLEX, DUE IN PART TO CHANGING CORPORATE STRUCTURE.
Proxy Solicitation
Proxy Solicitation for Annual Meetings and Special Meetings is not like it used to be. The rise of Shareholder Activism is becoming a challenge for Companies and their Boards; Issuers need good, independent advice through proxy solicitation for their Annual Shareholder Meetings and Special Meetings whether routine or contentious.
These meetings have become a primary stage for the visible effects of increasing shareholder activism. Management agenda items previously considered non-issues are now facing greater scrutiny and opposition from individual and institutional investors alike, while the scale and focus of shareholder proposals are receiving increased support from both shareholder and influential institutional proxy advisors.
To inquire about our Proxy Solicitation services and how we can assist in your next Annual Meeting or Special Meeting running smoothly contact us at info@laurelhill.com.
A NEGATIVE OUTCOME COULD CHANGE THE BOARD AND ALTER STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF YOUR COMPANY.
Proxy Contests
Proxy Contests are intensifying in frequency, tenacity and targets. This is, in part, due to shareholder proposals and contests for control increasing in regularity by sophisticated and knowledgeable investors.
Shareholders will be subject to a conflicting barrage of arguments and counter-arguments. Key vote support may ebb and flow between the opposing positions, and correct interpretation of conflicting information is a tremendous challenge. It is critical to have access to a specialized and experienced team such as Laurel Hill’s, with all the right tools to formalize and implement the most intelligent program for maximum success.
The Laurel Hill team excels in high profile, complex and contentious transactions dealing with challenging proxy contests, and they have successfully represented both public companies and activists. Laurel Hill has a unique set of skills to monitor how both sides think and react. Utilizing our Institutional Investor Intelligence monitoring services they're able to track and identify any potential challenges to Management. Laurel Hill's specialized in-house call center capabilities can support scalable inbound and outbound call campaigns quickly and efficiently. Having the ability to maintain quality control and manage call center costs will ensure that your message is being delivered in the most effective way possible.
Laurel Hill's full suite of focused services and experience allows them to become a useful component of your tactical team and can outline a robust outreach program to guide the solicitation to a successful outcome. Laurel Hill is ranked a Top 3 Solicitor in North America and Top 10 Globally by Bloomberg’s Shareholder Activism Report.
Our senior management has previous experience working at the C-Suite level in public companies giving them unmatched experience in the industry.
Whether working with management or dissidents, LH's collective experience will be fully deployed to ensure your message is clearly and effectively communicated and understood by shareholders.
To find out how we can tailor a defense approach to fit your existing program contact info@laurelhill.com.