{"id":56680,"date":"2025-04-01T08:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T12:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/executive-guide-to-ma-shareholder-votes-dos-and-donts\/"},"modified":"2025-07-09T05:03:51","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:03:51","slug":"executive-guide-to-ma-shareholder-votes-dos-and-donts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/executive-guide-to-ma-shareholder-votes-dos-and-donts\/","title":{"rendered":"Executive Guide to M&#038;A Shareholder Votes: Do\u2019s and Don\u2019ts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module wpex-text-center  wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeIn fadeIn\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle skip-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped.jpg?w=240 240w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped.jpg?w=480 480w, https:\/\/e4h8grreyn6.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/AdobeStock_182830463-cropped.jpg?w=960 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\"\/><\/div><\/figure>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]Mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) are among the most significant events in corporate strategy&mdash;impacting buyers, sellers, and executives navigating these high-stakes deals. In 2024 alone, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consultancy.eu\/news\/11063\/global-ma-deal-value-on-track-to-reach-35-trillion-in-2024#:~:text=The%20global%20management%20consulting%20firm,reversing%20a%20two%2Dyear%20decline.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M&amp;A activity<\/a> reached $3.5 trillion globally, and with a business-friendly administration, deal volumes may rise even further. However, <strong>successful M&amp;As require meticulous planning and strategic <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Institutional Shareholder Engagement\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Shareholder Engagement&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; The process of establishing and maintaining communication and relationships between...&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div id=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles_wrapper&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_title cmtt_related_articles_title&amp;quot;&gt;Related Articles: &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/%e8%81%94%e7%b3%bb%e6%96%b9%e5%bc%8f\/&amp;quot;&gt;&#32852;&#31995;&#26041;&#24335;&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/south-korean-consumer-products-company\/&amp;quot;&gt;Case Study: Activism&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryTooltipMoreLinkWrapper&gt;&lt;a class=glossaryTooltipMoreLink href=https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/shareholder-engagement\/ &gt;Read more...&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" data-link=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/shareholder-engagement\/\" href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/shareholder-engagement\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">shareholder engagement<\/a><\/strong> to overcome potential opposition and secure a smooth transaction.\n<p>From <strong>understanding shareholder dynamics to targeting key investors<\/strong>, executives must be proactive ahead of crucial proxy votes, as shareholder dissatisfaction can derail deals before they close. In an environment where <strong>activist investors and public scrutiny can quickly shift sentiment<\/strong>, securing shareholder approval demands a well-executed strategy.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&rdquo;.vc_custom_1733482559113{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&rdquo;][vc_column]<style>.vcex-heading.vcex_69d6a343199b4{font-size:var(--wpex-text-3xl);font-weight:600;}<\/style><\/p><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a343199b4\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Key Do&rsquo;s and Don&rsquo;ts for M&amp;A Shareholder Votes<\/span><\/h2><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-grid-container.vcex_69d6a3431a8d0{gap:40px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-grid-container vcex-module wpex-grid wpex-gap-20 wpex-grid-cols-1 wpex-lg-grid-cols-1 vcex_69d6a3431a8d0\"><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431c13c{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431c13c .vcex-icon-box-heading{font-size:1.23em;font-weight:600;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431c13c .vcex-icon-box-icon{color:#ffffff;background-color:#e1251b;height:50px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431c13c .vcex-icon-box-symbol{width:50px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-40 wpex-px-40 wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a3431c13c\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-w-100 wpex-text-1 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-0 wpex-font-light\">1<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h3 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10\">Don&rsquo;t Assume You Have the Vote&mdash;Know Your Shareholders<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>An M&amp;A deal&rsquo;s success hinges on executives having a <strong>clear picture of their shareholder base<\/strong>, which evolves rapidly once a deal is announced. A 2019 study revealed hedge fund ownership in takeover targets increased by 7%, while mutual fund ownership declined by 3%. <strong>Stock surveillance, or <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/the-importance-of-institutional-ownership-intelligence-in-ma-transactions\/\"><strong>Ownership Intelligence<\/strong><\/a><strong>, is essential to track investor movements and sentiment in real time.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>By leveraging advanced ownership intelligence tools, executives can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify <strong>who is buying and selling<\/strong> shares post-announcement<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refine messaging<\/strong> to engage record-date shareholders effectively<\/li>\n<li>Assess how investor sentiment shifts before <u>and<\/u> after the vote<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431da24{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431da24 .vcex-icon-box-heading{font-size:1.23em;font-weight:600;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431da24 .vcex-icon-box-icon{color:#393939;background-color:#f5b335;height:50px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431da24 .vcex-icon-box-symbol{width:50px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-40 wpex-px-40 wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a3431da24\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-w-100 wpex-text-1 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-0 wpex-font-light\">2<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h3 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10\">Don&rsquo;t Assume All Investors Support the Deal&mdash;Solicitation Strategies Matter<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Even with a premium offer, <strong>not all investors will automatically back the transaction<\/strong>. Effective solicitation requires distinguishing between <strong>retail investors and institutional shareholders<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Retail investors<\/strong> prefer clear, simple messaging that highlights direct financial benefits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Institutional investors<\/strong> focus on long-term strategy, economies of scale, and margin improvements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tailored messaging from CEO&rsquo;s and investor perception studies<\/strong> help ensure that companies align communication strategies with shareholder expectations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431e710{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431e710 .vcex-icon-box-heading{font-size:1.23em;font-weight:600;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431e710 .vcex-icon-box-icon{color:#ffffff;background-color:#393939;height:50px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431e710 .vcex-icon-box-symbol{width:50px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-40 wpex-px-40 wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a3431e710\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-w-100 wpex-text-1 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-2 wpex-font-light\">3<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h3 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10\">Don&rsquo;t Overlook Sell-Side Analysts&mdash;They Shape Market Sentiment<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Too often, companies <strong>overlook the role of sell-side analysts<\/strong> during an M&amp;A transaction. But these individuals are regularly in front of your investors, and when properly briefed, they can be invaluable in helping shape market perception. If analysts misunderstand or misinterpret the transaction, that <strong>misunderstanding can trickle into the shareholder base<\/strong> &ndash; especially for institutional investors who lean on analyst notes for quick takes.<\/p>\n<p>To prevent misinterpretation, companies should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Hold <strong>dedicated analyst calls<\/strong> separate from general investor communications<\/li>\n<li>Provide <strong>clear, detailed materials<\/strong> on deal rationale, synergies, and financials<\/li>\n<li>Ensure analysts fully understand the <strong>strategic vision<\/strong> behind the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Mergers &amp; Acquisitions\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Merger&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Merger is a transaction in which two or more companies combine to form a new entity, with the...&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div id=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles_wrapper&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_title cmtt_related_articles_title&amp;quot;&gt;Related Articles: &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/south-korean-consumer-products-company\/&amp;quot;&gt;Case Study: Activism&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/2023-proxy-season-preview\/&amp;quot;&gt;2023 Proxy Season Preview&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryTooltipMoreLinkWrapper&gt;&lt;a class=glossaryTooltipMoreLink href=https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/merger\/ &gt;Read more...&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/merger\/\"  href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/merger\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>merger<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431f420{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431f420 .vcex-icon-box-heading{font-size:1.23em;font-weight:600;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431f420 .vcex-icon-box-icon{color:#ffffff;background-color:#e1251b;height:50px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a3431f420 .vcex-icon-box-symbol{width:50px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-40 wpex-px-40 wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a3431f420\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-w-100 wpex-text-1 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-0 wpex-font-light\">4<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h3 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10\">Don&rsquo;t believe your shareholder base has remained static. Once the deal has been announced the shareholder base will shift radically and rapidly. Do Pay Attention to Shareholder Base Shifts&mdash;Stock Loan Analysis is Critical<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>Every company that announces an M&amp;A transaction, especially stock for stock deals or deals where there is significant arbitrage, must conduct a stock loan analysis to <strong>identify the top institutions lending out shares to short sellers<\/strong> and assess how this impacts the votable share positions.<\/p>\n<p>This analysis helps ensure an accurate understanding of voting dynamics and highlights any <strong>potential reductions in voting power<\/strong> caused by this practice.&nbsp; Why is this important?&nbsp; Because a large institution like Vanguard or Blackrock might report a significant stake in your company&rsquo;s stock. However, since they both actively engage in securities lending, a portion of those shares could be out on loan and are no longer eligible to vote.&nbsp; This <strong>effectively reduces the voting power of that institution on its reported <a class=\"glossaryLink\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Record Date&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; The date established by a company&amp;#039;s board of directors as the cutoff point for determining...&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div id=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles_wrapper&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_title cmtt_related_articles_title&amp;quot;&gt;Related Articles: &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/negative-recommendations-article\/&amp;quot;&gt;How to Manage Negative proxy advisory firm recommendations&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/perception-studies-are-the-foundation-for-effective-targeting\/&amp;quot;&gt;Perception Studies are the Foundation for Effective Targeting&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryTooltipMoreLinkWrapper&gt;&lt;a class=glossaryTooltipMoreLink href=https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/record-date\/ &gt;Read more...&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\"  data-link=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/record-date\/\"  href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/record-date\/\"  data-mobile-support=\"0\"  data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex='0' role='link'>record date<\/a> position<\/strong>.&nbsp; This can negatively affect a <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Proxy Solicitation\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Proxy solicitation&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; Proxy solicitation is the process of a company seeking votes from its shareholders on corporate...&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div id=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles_wrapper&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_title cmtt_related_articles_title&amp;quot;&gt;Related Articles: &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/2023-proxy-season-preview\/&amp;quot;&gt;2023 Proxy Season Preview&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/2023-u-s-proxy-season-review\/&amp;quot;&gt;2023 U.S. Proxy Season Review&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryTooltipMoreLinkWrapper&gt;&lt;a class=glossaryTooltipMoreLink href=https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/proxy-solicitation\/ &gt;Read more...&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" data-link=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/proxy-solicitation\/\" href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/proxy-solicitation\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">proxy solicitation<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Conduct a <strong>stock loan analysis<\/strong> early and ongoing to assess the impact on <strong>votable share positions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Adjust solicitation strategies to compensate for potential <strong>reductions in voting power caused by large institutions lending shares to short sellers<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Record date institutional shareholdings can be deceiving with stock lending present. Avoid last-minute surprises by <strong>monitoring changes in institutional holdings<\/strong> throughout the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style>.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a34320905{background-color:#f4f4f4;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a34320905 .vcex-icon-box-heading{font-size:1.23em;font-weight:600;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a34320905 .vcex-icon-box-icon{color:#393939;background-color:#f5b335;height:50px;}.vcex-icon-box.vcex_69d6a34320905 .vcex-icon-box-symbol{width:50px;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-icon-box vcex-icon-box-one wpex-flex wpex-shadow-xl wpex-py-40 wpex-px-40 wpex-text-left vcex_69d6a34320905\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-symbol vcex-icon-box-symbol--icon wpex-flex-shrink-0 wpex-mr-20\"><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-icon wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center wpex-child-inherit-color wpex-text-center wpex-leading-none wpex-flex wpex-w-100 wpex-text-1 wpex-border-solid wpex-border-0 wpex-font-light\">5<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-text wpex-flex-grow\"><h3 class=\"vcex-icon-box-heading wpex-heading wpex-mb-10\">Do Take a Proactive Approach &mdash; This is Not a Routine Shareholder Meeting<\/h3><div class=\"vcex-icon-box-content wpex-last-mb-0 wpex-clr\"><p>M&amp;A votes demand an <strong>all-hands-on-deck approach<\/strong>. Activist investors are a constant threat, and in <strong>H2 2024, over half of all activist campaigns included <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ib.barclays\/our-insights\/shareholder-activism-surged-2024.html#:~:text=As%20the%20M%26A%20environment%20rebounded,third%20of%20H1%202024%20campaigns.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>M&amp;A demands<\/strong><\/a>. Public opposition can range from <strong>critical statements to full-scale proxy fights<\/strong>, as seen when <strong>Brookfield&rsquo;s $10.6 billion takeover bid for Australia&rsquo;s largest power retailer was rejected<\/strong> in 2023 due to activist pressure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engage proactively with all investors<\/strong>&mdash;activists often leverage undecided votes to disrupt deals.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure <strong>proxy solicitation and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Institutional Shareholder Engagement\" aria-describedby=\"tt\" data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Investor Relations&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; The function within a company responsible for managing communication and relationships with...&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div id=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_articles_wrapper&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;div class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_title cmtt_related_articles_title&amp;quot;&gt;Related Articles: &lt;\/div&gt;&lt;ul class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/german-shareholder-meeting-review\/&amp;quot;&gt;2023 German shareholder meeting season review&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;li class=&amp;quot;cmtt_related_item&amp;quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&amp;quot;https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/annual-equity-plan-replenishments\/&amp;quot;&gt;Navigating Annual Consecutive Equity Plan Replenishments: Data Insights and a Handy Checklist for Companies&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/li&gt;&lt;\/ul&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryTooltipMoreLinkWrapper&gt;&lt;a class=glossaryTooltipMoreLink href=https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/investor-relations\/ &gt;Read more...&lt;\/a&gt;&lt;\/div&gt;\" data-link=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/investor-relations\/\" href=\"https:\/\/allianceadvisors.com\/zh-hans\/glossary-index\/investor-relations\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">investor relations<\/a> teams<\/strong> are aligned well before the record date working together on coordinated shareholder outreach.<\/li>\n<li>In all M&amp;A transactions a company should have their regular <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Proxy Solicitor\"  aria-describedby=\"tt\"  data-cmtooltip=\"&lt;div class=glossaryItemTitle&gt;Proxy Solicitor&lt;\/div&gt;&lt;div class=glossaryItemBody&gt; 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