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Shareholder activism is growing globally, increasing the complexity of evaluating special situations. Glass Lewis’ Special Situations Research provides investors and advisors with contextual analysis, vote recommendations, and data to navigate critical corporate events effectively.

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Expert Analysis for Well-Informed Decisions

Leverage insights from experienced analysts in corporate governance, finance, and legal matters to evaluate contested situations and M&A transactions with confidence.

Comprehensive Engagement Efforts

Engaging with key stakeholders involved in special situations is a core part of our research process and informs our vote recommendations.

Risk Assessment and Opportunity Identification

Harness 20+ years of governance research and data to evaluate director qualifications, related-party transactions, and insider affiliations, which helps to uncover opportunities and mitigate risks.

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Access comprehensive research on companies worldwide, delivering actionable insights regardless of complexity or location for a complete view of governance and activist scenarios.

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