Bennett Jones
The seminar will describe and explain current trends with respect to shareholder activism in Canada, including the legal obligations and the overall strategies of public companies, dissident shareholders, boards of directors, and legal and other advisors, including proxy solicitation firms. The panelists will discuss proxy contests from the investor perspective, including ownership thresholds, shareholder meeting and proxy solicitation pitfalls and legal risks and opportunities. The panelists will also discuss laws, communication strategies and director exposure. Finally, the mechanics of proxies and the use of shareholders lists for proxy solicitation will be addressed
Time: 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Webinar Option: Yes
CPD credits available: 1 hour 30 minutes substantive credits
For more information on the session or to attend, please contact Justine Moller at 416.777.6447 or mollerj@bennettjones.com.