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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.

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

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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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GFL Environmental Inc.

With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start.

GFL Environmental Inc.

With thousands of companies holding shareholder meetings during proxy season, it’s hard to know where to start.

Battle Scars on Boards: Gov Highlights from the Remuneration & Governance Forum

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

Battle Scars on Boards: Gov Highlights from the Remuneration & Governance Forum

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

Skin in the Game: Rem Highlights from the Remuneration & Governance Forum

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

Skin in the Game: Rem Highlights from the Remuneration & Governance Forum

The 19th Annual Remuneration & Governance Forum, co-hosted by CGI Glass Lewis and Guerdon Associates, convened on the 18th of March 2025 in Sydney.

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation

By bundling two extremely different proposals into a single vote, Premium Brands Holdings Corporation is arguably disenfranchising not only shareholders but also the company itself – and exposing its board to potential scrutiny.

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation

By bundling two extremely different proposals into a single vote, Premium Brands Holdings Corporation is arguably disenfranchising not only shareholders but also the company itself – and exposing its board to potential scrutiny.