Dissident

ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Samsung C&T Shareholders Vote FOR Both Value-Enhancing Shareholder Proposals

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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Today, CLIM and Whitebox announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) have recommended that SCT shareholders vote for the Investor Group’s two value-enhancing shareholder proposals (the “Shareholder Proposals”) at the Company’s March 15, 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).

Key Points: 
  • Today, CLIM and Whitebox announced that leading independent proxy advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co., LLC (“Glass Lewis”) have recommended that SCT shareholders vote for the Investor Group’s two value-enhancing shareholder proposals (the “Shareholder Proposals”) at the Company’s March 15, 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the “Annual Meeting”).
  • Agenda Item 3: the allocation of KRW 500 billion to a share repurchase program during FY 2024.
  • Shareholders who intend to submit their votes for the 2024 Annual Meeting can download the proxy form and statements from the website .
  • THE VOTING DEADLINES SET BY THE VOTING AGENTS ARE NOT THE OFFICIAL VOTING DEADLINES SET BY THE COMPANY.

AVANTE CORP RESPONDS TO DISSIDENT SHAREHOLDER; ENCOURAGES SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE AT UPCOMING ANNUAL MEETING

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Friday, October 13, 2023
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Toronto, Ontario , Oct. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

Key Points: 
  • The misleading attacks against Avante by the Dissidents are a further inappropriate attempt to further their self-interested agenda.
  • The Avante board of directors (the “Board”) is committed to representing the interests of all of Avante’s stakeholders.
  • As investors, each member of the Board is aligned with the interests of shareholders in ensuring the success of Avante.
  • Shareholders are encouraged to review the disclosure in its management information circular filed on SEDAR+ with respect to the matters to be tabled at the upcoming annual meeting and encourages shareholders to vote at the meeting.

Don’t Miss the Opportunity For NorthWest Shareholders To Protect Their Investment: Vote BLUE Today

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Shareholders are encouraged to vote immediately FOR NorthWest’s seven highly capable and experienced directors before the 10 a.m. (Vancouver time) deadline on Friday, September 22, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders are encouraged to vote immediately FOR NorthWest’s seven highly capable and experienced directors before the 10 a.m. (Vancouver time) deadline on Friday, September 22, 2023.
  • NorthWest expects a record high turnout at the upcoming annual meeting of shareholders and thanks its shareholders for the strong support already received.
  • NorthWest urges shareholders to vote the BLUE proxy as recommended by both ISS and Glass Lewis.
  • Vote BLUE To Protect Your Investment in NorthWest.

NorthWest Copper Announces That a Second Leading Proxy Advisor Recommends Full Support for the Company’s Board Nominees

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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In a detailed, 16-page report, based on a review of both sides, Glass Lewis recommended that its subscribers vote FOR the incumbent Board and all management proposals.

Key Points: 
  • In a detailed, 16-page report, based on a review of both sides, Glass Lewis recommended that its subscribers vote FOR the incumbent Board and all management proposals.
  • NorthWest urges shareholders to vote the BLUE proxy as recommended by both Glass Lewis and ISS.
  • Vote FOR NorthWest’s refreshed Board, its strengthened executive team, and its strategic action plan designed to advance NorthWest’s mineral assets without delay.
  • On Behalf of the Board of Directors of NorthWest Copper Corp.

ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Forte Biosciences Stockholders Vote FOR Boardroom Change at the Company’s Upcoming Annual Meeting

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 14, 2023
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“We are pleased that both ISS and Glass Lewis have recognized the need for change in Forte’s boardroom and share our grave concerns with the dilutive, anti-stockholder actions taken by the current Board.

Key Points: 
  • “We are pleased that both ISS and Glass Lewis have recognized the need for change in Forte’s boardroom and share our grave concerns with the dilutive, anti-stockholder actions taken by the current Board.
  • Ahead of the upcoming Annual Meeting, we urge our fellow stockholders to vote for both of our independent director candidates – Michael Hacke and Chris McIntyre – who have the experience needed to address gaps in the boardroom and help put Forte back on the right path.
  • IF YOU VOTED FOR THE COMPANY’S NOMINEES PREVIOUSLY, A LATER DATED VOTE FOR THE CONCERNED STOCKHOLDERS’ NOMINEES WILL OVERRIDE YOUR PRIOR VOTING INSTRUCTIONS.
  • IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING HOW TO VOTE, PLEASE CALL SARATOGA PROXY CONSULTING AT (888) 368-0379 OR (212) 257-1311 OR BY EMAIL AT [email protected]

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm Glass Lewis Recommends First Foundation Stockholders Vote FOR Driver’s Independent Nominee Allison Ball

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 15, 2023
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In its report, Glass Lewis recommended stockholders vote FOR Driver nominee Allison Ball to First Foundation’s board of directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 27, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • In its report, Glass Lewis recommended stockholders vote FOR Driver nominee Allison Ball to First Foundation’s board of directors (the “Board”) at the Company’s upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 27, 2023.
  • “Driver is pleased that Glass Lewis is acknowledging First Foundation’s abysmal underperformance and recommending the Company’s stockholders vote for desperately needed boardroom change on the WHITE universal proxy card.
  • Accordingly, we recommend that shareholders vote on the Dissident’s WHITE universal proxy card.”
    *Permission to use quotations from the Glass Lewis report was neither sought nor obtained.
  • Driver Urges First Foundation stockholders to vote FOR Driver’s nominee on the WHITE universal proxy card or use First Foundation’s Blue universal proxy card and mark your vote FOR Allison Ball.

Glass Lewis Joins ISS in Recommending WisdomTree Stockholders Vote for Boardroom Change

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ETFS Capital Limited (“ETFS Capital”), the largest combined owner of common stock, $0.01 par value (the “Common Stock”), and Series A Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) of WisdomTree, Inc. (“WisdomTree” or the “Company”) (NYSE: WT), with ownership of approximately 10.2% of the outstanding Common Stock, which together with its Series A Preferred Stock would represent approximately 18.3% of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock on an as-converted basis, today announced that a second leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) recommended that WisdomTree stockholders vote for change in the boardroom.

Key Points: 
  • In its report, Glass Lewis recommended stockholders vote FOR ETFS Capital nominee Tonia Pankopf to WisdomTree’s board of directors (the “Board”) and WITHHOLD from Chairman Frank Salerno, in connection with the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on June 16, 2023.
  • Glass Lewis’ report follows Institutional Shareholder Services Inc.’s (“ISS”) report issued earlier today that also recommended WisdomTree stockholders vote for boardroom change.
  • ETFS Capital encourages you to vote FOR all three ETFS Capital nominees on the GOLD proxy card today.
  • The recent change to Steinberg's employment agreement that incorporates an expanded change of control definition suggests his ongoing significant influence on the board.”
    *Permission to use quotations from the Glass Lewis and ISS reports was neither sought nor obtained.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firms ISS and Glass Lewis Support WisdomTree’s New Director Nominee Shamla Naidoo and Recommend Against ETFS Capital Chairman Graham Tuckwell

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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Both ISS and Glass Lewis recommended stockholders “WITHHOLD” on ETFS Capital chairman Graham Tuckwell, and Glass Lewis further recommended that stockholders “WITHHOLD” on ETFS Capital nominee Bruce Aust.

Key Points: 
  • Both ISS and Glass Lewis recommended stockholders “WITHHOLD” on ETFS Capital chairman Graham Tuckwell, and Glass Lewis further recommended that stockholders “WITHHOLD” on ETFS Capital nominee Bruce Aust.
  • Frank Salerno, Chair of the WisdomTree Board of Directors, said, “We are pleased that ISS and Glass Lewis recognize our commitment to Board refreshment and strong corporate governance.
  • We have appointed five new, independent directors over the past two years who bring the fresh perspectives and relevant expertise needed to oversee our strategy.
  • Each of our nominees contributes extremely valuable skills and experience, the benefits of which would be lost to WisdomTree if replaced by any of the unqualified ETFS Capital nominees.

ISS and Glass Lewis Recommend Cano Health Stockholders WITHHOLD on Incumbent Directors Dr. Alan Muney and Kim Rivera

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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“We appreciate that ISS and Glass Lewis have validated our campaign for boardroom change by recommending stockholders withhold their support for Dr. Muney and Ms. Rivera at the upcoming Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • “We appreciate that ISS and Glass Lewis have validated our campaign for boardroom change by recommending stockholders withhold their support for Dr. Muney and Ms. Rivera at the upcoming Annual Meeting.
  • We believe that Dr. Muney and Ms. Rivera bear direct responsibility for many recent anti-stockholder actions given their roles leading key committees.
  • The effort to create the special committee was spearheaded by Muney and Rivera.
  • We urge stockholders to vote WITHHOLD on Proposal 1, the election of Dr. Muney and Ms. Rivera, on any proxy card received (the GREEN or WHITE proxy card).

Leading Proxy Advisory Firms Support Blackwells’ Case for Board Change at Global Net Lease, Inc. and The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Glass Lewis’ recommendation follows Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”) recommendation to withhold support from GNL and RTL’s incumbent director candidates.

Key Points: 
  • Glass Lewis’ recommendation follows Institutional Shareholder Services, Inc. (“ISS”) recommendation to withhold support from GNL and RTL’s incumbent director candidates.
  • This years’ ISS report follows reports from the last two years where ISS has repeatedly refused to endorse the incumbent nominees at GNL and RTL.
  • Jason Aintabi, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Blackwells, commented:
    “We believe the time has come to say goodnight to the AR Global complex.
  • The years of abysmal results at each publicly listed entity under the millstone of AR Global, juxtaposed against the astronomical fees that AR Global continues to accumulate, is no longer tolerable.