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Partner with a market-tested proxy solicitor with proxy fight experience. Having proper analytics on shareholder proposal activity, average support levels, institutional voting and proxy advisory firm recommendations is critical for developing a sound solicitation and shareholder engagement strategy. D.F. King has worked with companies as a proxy solicitor and corporate governance advisor, providing comprehensive analytics tailored to the situation.

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Our Difference

We are an industry-leading corporate proxy service provider with over 80 years of experience and a history of offering strategic solutions to some of the most complex solicitations and communications challenges of our time. As your partner, you can rely on us for high-level, experience-based guidance and data-driven insight that is always tailored to your unique needs. We’re proud to take a hands-on, collaborative approach, dedicated to working directly alongside you to ensure you succeed.

ACTIVIST DEFENSE & ANALYTICS SERVICES
Your trusted advisor to expertly lead you through activist situations, D.F. King provides critical advice and comprehensive analysis to derive key insights that inform a customized and strategic plan of action.

ANNUAL & SPECIAL MEETING PROXY SOLICITATION SERVICES
Ensure your stockholder meeting is a success with our relentless dedication to helping you achieve your strategic goals for a productive meeting and effective supporting communications.

CONTESTED PROXY SOLICITATION
D.F. King is your experienced guide to navigate a proxy contest and flawlessly execute a strategic response plan that creates successful outcomes.

D.F. King Top Rankings

Company Side Proxy Solicitor by Aggregate Market Cap*

Activist Side Advisor for the Industrials and Utilities Sectors

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Meet the D.F. King Team

Tom Germinario

Senior Managing Director

With over 30 years of proxy solicitation, corporate actions and shareholder engagement experience, Tom leads D.F. King’s corporate proxy division and provides critical advice and analysis to public companies.

Zally Ahmadi

Senior Vice President

Zally provides high-level advisory and proactive solutions as Senior Vice President, Corporate Governance, ESG & Executive Compensation at D.F. King.

Michael Madalon

Senior Vice President

Mike is a trusted advisor providing solicitation and corporate governance advisory services to a broad range of clients, focusing on shareholder analysis, vote models and investor outreach programs.

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