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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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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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The Operational Landscape for Stewardship: Survey Findings

This article sheds light on the operational aspects of stewardship, including its administration, technology adoption, integrations with proxy voting and engagement, and team size.

The Operational Landscape for Stewardship: Survey Findings

This article sheds light on the operational aspects of stewardship, including its administration, technology adoption, integrations with proxy voting and engagement, and team size.

Market Brief: Examining the SEC’s Semiannual Reporting Rule as a Governance Proposal

This article provides a brief overview of the governance and stewardship debate over reporting frequency.

Market Brief: Examining the SEC’s Semiannual Reporting Rule as a Governance Proposal

This article provides a brief overview of the governance and stewardship debate over reporting frequency.

Stewardship in Action: Engagement Snapshots on Executive Pay Incentives and Peer Groups

This article shows how investment stewardship engagement with a biotech company and an advanced analytics company led to positive outcomes for institutional shareholders.

Stewardship in Action: Engagement Snapshots on Executive Pay Incentives and Peer Groups

This article shows how investment stewardship engagement with a biotech company and an advanced analytics company led to positive outcomes for institutional shareholders.

Tracking Shareholder Proposals and Company Exclusions: Mid-Season Observations

How has the SEC’s new approach to no-action requests impacted the shareholder proposal landscape?

Tracking Shareholder Proposals and Company Exclusions: Mid-Season Observations

How has the SEC’s new approach to no-action requests impacted the shareholder proposal landscape?