Proxy firm

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, Recommend Shareholders Vote FOR the Proposed Aphria and Tilray Business Combination

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Monday, April 5, 2021
Alternative medicine, Agriculture, Health, Natural Resources, Companies, Tilray, Aphria, Corporate law, Proxy firm, Corporations, Corporate finance

ISS and Glass Lewis are the worlds leading independent proxy advisory firms that provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • ISS and Glass Lewis are the worlds leading independent proxy advisory firms that provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.
  • Tilray Shareholders who held Shares as of the March 12, 2021 record date are eligible to vote those Shares at the April 16, 2021 Tilray special meeting.
  • We find the proposed merger is strategically and financially compelling and structured in a fair and reasonable manner for Tilray and its shareholders.
  • The Circular will be mailed to the Aphria Shareholders and Tilray Stockholders and is accessible on the SEDAR and EDGAR profiles of the respective companies.

Notice of RIWI's Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders; Management Update

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Monday, March 22, 2021
Shareholders, Proxy, Corporate law, Business, Corporations, United Kingdom company law, Economy, Proxy firm, Proxy statement

RIWI anticipates that the Management Information Circular, form of proxy and request for voting instructions will be first mailed to shareholders on or about April 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • RIWI anticipates that the Management Information Circular, form of proxy and request for voting instructions will be first mailed to shareholders on or about April 1, 2021.
  • The Meeting documents will also be available on RIWI's website at: https://riwi.com/annual-shareholder-meetings/ .
  • The deadline to vote your proxy in advance of the Meeting is 11:00 a.m. (Toronto time) on April 27, 2021.
  • Shareholders may use the following information to listen to the Meeting via conference call, however, anyone calling in will not be able to participate:

SquareWell Bolsters Its ESG Research Capabilities While Its Latest Study Confirms Investors Are Increasingly Nuanced in Their ESG Investment Strategies

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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Money, Ethical investment, Environmentalism, Ethical banking, Institutional Shareholder Services, Proxy firm, ESG, Economy, Environmental, social and corporate governance

To meet the demands of its global corporate client base, SquareWell created a dedicated ESG Research team to craft ESG strategies that resonate with all stakeholders.

Key Points: 
  • To meet the demands of its global corporate client base, SquareWell created a dedicated ESG Research team to craft ESG strategies that resonate with all stakeholders.
  • Anna joins SquareWell from one of the leading ESG research & ratings firm, Vigeo Eiris (an affiliate of Moodys), and Heloise joins SquareWell from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), the worlds largest proxy advisor.
  • SquareWell also appointed ESG specialist Marine Esperandieu as a Director of ESG Advisory to oversee key client relationships.
  • SquareWell is a conflict-free shareholder advisory firm that supports companies to take a strategic and tactical approach to ESG issues and help gain shareholder support for novel and nuanced ESG strategies.

China Distance Education Holdings Limited Announces Shareholders' Approval of Going-Private Transaction

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Friday, February 26, 2021
Articles, Business, Economy, Proxy, Outsourcing, Proxy firm

Approximately 96.6% of the total outstanding ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") of the Company were voted in person or by proxy at the EGM.

Key Points: 
  • Approximately 96.6% of the total outstanding ordinary shares ("Ordinary Shares") of the Company were voted in person or by proxy at the EGM.
  • The affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the ordinary shares present and voting in person or by proxy at the EGM was required for approval.
  • China Distance Education Holdings Limited is a leading provider of online education and value-added services for professionals and corporate clients in China.
  • In addition, the Company provides business services to corporate clients, including but not limited to tax advisory and accounting outsourcing services.

Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends Pluralsight Shareholders Vote Eminence’s Gold Proxy Card “Against” Proposed Transaction With Vista Equity Partners

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Monday, February 22, 2021
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Companies, Service companies, Finance, Corporate law, Farmington, Utah, Pluralsight, Proxy firm, Institutional Shareholder Services, Shareholder, Glass Lewis

Glass Lewiss recommendation follows Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.s (ISS) recommendation that Pluralsight shareholders VOTE AGAINST the proposed transaction.

Key Points: 
  • Glass Lewiss recommendation follows Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.s (ISS) recommendation that Pluralsight shareholders VOTE AGAINST the proposed transaction.
  • Ricky Sandler, Eminences Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, said, We are pleased that the two leading proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis, recognize that Pluralsight conducted a flawed sales process resulting in a transaction that deprives shareholders of substantial potential future value creation.
  • We encourage all shareholders to follow ISSs and Glass Lewiss recommendations to vote the GOLD card against the proposed transaction.
  • Given its numerous shortcomings, we question whether the process succeeded in achieving the more favorable offer available for Pluralsight shareholders.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends Liberty Health Science Shareholders Vote "FOR" Proposed Acquisition by Ayr

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Friday, February 12, 2021
Service companies, Institutional Shareholder Services, OTC Markets Group, Finance, Proxy firm, Companies

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) www.libertyhealthsciences.com ("Liberty" or the "Company"), a provider of high-quality cannabis, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), recommends that Liberty shareholders vote "FOR" the shareholder proposal relating to Ayr Strategies Inc.'s (CSE:AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) ("Ayr") proposed acquisition of Liberty Health Sciences.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -Liberty Health Sciences Inc. (CSE: LHS) (OTCQX: LHSIF) www.libertyhealthsciences.com ("Liberty" or the "Company"), a provider of high-quality cannabis, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm, Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), recommends that Liberty shareholders vote "FOR" the shareholder proposal relating to Ayr Strategies Inc.'s (CSE:AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) ("Ayr") proposed acquisition of Liberty Health Sciences.
  • "We are pleased that ISS shares our belief that the transaction we have proposed is good for Liberty shareholders and supports the Liberty Board's recommendation to vote "FOR" the proposed acquisition by Ayr," said George Gremse, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Director of Liberty.
  • On December 22, 2020, Ayr announced the proposed acquisition of Liberty in a stock-for-stock combination.
  • Liberty shareholders will receive 0.03683 Ayr shares for each Liberty share held, equating to 94% premium on the day of the announcement.

Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Shareholders of People Corporation Vote FOR the Proposed Plan of Arrangement

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Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Corporate law, Proxy firm, Companies, Glass Lewis, Corporations, Shareholders, Business, Corporate governance, Proxy Governance, Inc., Proxy statement

ISS and Glass Lewis are independent proxy advisory firms who provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • ISS and Glass Lewis are independent proxy advisory firms who provide voting recommendations to institutional shareholders.
  • Furthermore, the consideration appears to represent a significant premium over the company's historical valuation levels.
  • In light of those above reasons and the favourable market reaction, shareholder approval of this resolution is warranted.
  • INTERNET: Go to www.proxyvote.com and enter your 16-digit control number found on your voting instruction form to vote online.

Silver Bull Announces Voting Results of Special Meeting of Shareholders

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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Articles, Corporate law, Business, Finance, Proxy firm, Institutional Shareholder Services, Shareholder, Board of directors

As mentioned in previous news releases, leading independent proxy advisor firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. had recommended shareholders vote FOR both proposals.

Key Points: 
  • As mentioned in previous news releases, leading independent proxy advisor firms Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis & Co. had recommended shareholders vote FOR both proposals.
  • So it is very clear to all shareholders, management must now consider all available options for our next step.
  • Silver Bull is a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company whose shares are listed on the TSX and trade on the OTCQB in the United States.
  • Silver Bull recently signed an Option Agreement to acquire the Beskauga Copper-Gold Project, located in North Eastern Kazakhstan.

Egan-Jones Recommends Against Electing Dissident’s Full Slate of Nominees to Ziopharm Board

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Friday, December 11, 2020
Corporate law, Articles, Business, Board of directors, Proxy firm

In its report, Egan-Jones recommends that Ziopharm shareholders withhold votes to elect WaterMills nominee Jaime Vieser to the Ziopharm Board of Directors (the Board), thereby rejecting WaterMills attempt to elect their full slate of nominees and seize outsized control of the company.

Key Points: 
  • In its report, Egan-Jones recommends that Ziopharm shareholders withhold votes to elect WaterMills nominee Jaime Vieser to the Ziopharm Board of Directors (the Board), thereby rejecting WaterMills attempt to elect their full slate of nominees and seize outsized control of the company.
  • Ziopharm continues to strongly urge shareholders to sign and return the Companys GREEN Consent Revocation Card.
  • With the proxy advisory firms making different recommendations with respect to WaterMills candidates, it is clear that there is not universal support forthe dissidents nominees.
  • With its multiplatform approach, Ziopharm is at the forefront of immuno-oncology with a goal to treat any type of solid tumor.

Ellomay Capital Ltd. Announces Technical Amendments to the Agenda of the 2020 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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Friday, November 27, 2020
Shareholders, SEC filings, Proxy statement, Statements, Proxy, Corporations, Corporate law, Corporate governance, Companies, Proxy firm, Proxy voting

The record date for the Meeting (November 17, 2020) and the Meeting date remain the same.

Key Points: 
  • The record date for the Meeting (November 17, 2020) and the Meeting date remain the same.
  • The Company plans to mail an amended proxy statement and proxy card to record holders on or about November 30, 2020.
  • Ellomay believes the expertise of Ellomay's controlling shareholders and management enables the Company to access the capital markets, as well as assemble global institutional investors and other potential partners.
  • As a result, we believe Ellomay is capable of considering significant and complex transactions, beyond its immediate financial resources.