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Shareholder Activism

Engaged investors and stakeholders are increasingly looking to influence strategic and operational decision-making, board and management makeup, and internal corporate practices of Canadian public companies. Activists are looking to change leadership, corporate governance, capital structures and business practices, in an effort to improve shareholder returns.

Our team can help implement effective strategies for target companies and activists. We can assist you with a range of needs, including:

  • assessing risks and financial implications
  • considering strategic alternatives
  • comprehensive advance preparation

Experience

  • Guyana Goldfields in connection with its successful defence of a proxy contest launched by its former Executive Chairman.
  • The Special Committee of Nevsun Resources Ltd. in connection with its successful defense against a $1.4 billion hostile bid from Lundin Mining Corporation, and negotiation of a friendly $1.86 billion white knight bid from Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd.
  • CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. in its defense against a $586 million all stock hostile bid from Aurora Cannabis Inc. and the negotiation of a sweetened friendly $1.23 billion cash and stock offer.

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