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Laurel Hill Advisory Group is the only independent cross border shareholder communications firm focused on Corporate Governance and Risk Mitigation. Our capabilities specialize in Annual Meetings, Information Agent services, Mergers & Acquisitions, Special Meeting, Depositary services, Asset Recovery, Mutual Fund services, Proxy Solicitation and Odd Lot programs.

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Corporate Governance Proxy Proposals & Rule 452

The NYSE has a rule on its books (NYSE Rule 452) that governs when NYSE member organizations, holding customer securities in “street name” accounts as brokers, are allowed to vote on proxy matters where specific client instructions have not been received. In the past, the NYSE has allowed brokers to vote uninstructed shares on certain types of corporate governance proposals when the proposal in question is supported by company management. This is no longer the case and companies and investors need to take note as we head into the 2012 proxy season.

Brad Allen quoted in Reuters article

US activists eye Canadian proxy battles

(Reuters) - More U.S. investors are targeting Canadian companies for proxy battles to boost the value of their stakes, encouraged by favorable laws and activist attacks on such blue chips as Canadian Pacific Railway (CP.TO) and Research In Motion.

Brad Allen-Senior Vice President of Laurel Hill to be on the panel 
Updates on Activist Campaigns, Corporate Defenses, Case Studies & Regulatory Issues

The Activist Investor Conference is your opportunity to network with the most important group of activist investors, corporate governance specialists, advisory firms, proxy solicitors, and corporate board members. This two-day event features a complete view of activist investment strategies and their impact on corporate performance and returns. The agenda examines topics vital to both investors and corporate boards.

The Activist Investor Conference provides education on the latest strategies and tactics, regulatory changes, and real case studies of effective proxy campaigns and successful corporate defenses.

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