Sodali & Co recognized as #1 global proxy advisory firm in Diligent's Advisor Awards 2025

Sodali & Co was recognized as the leading global proxy advisory firm in the Diligent Market Intelligence Advisor Awards 2025, for Total Representations and Total Issuer Representations. The firm advised on 82 campaigns during the period, the highest volume among all proxy firms, underscoring its position as the go-to advisor for boards navigating increasingly complex shareholder and governance dynamics. The awards reflect a year marked by regulatory change, heightened activism scrutiny, and evolving investor expectations; in scale, experience, and strategic judgment proved critical.

Diligent’s report highlights Sodali & Co’s strong issuer-side leadership, with 68 issuer representations across multiple markets and sectors. Notably, the firm delivered successful outcomes even in high-profile contested situations, including campaigns where proxy advisors recommended activist slates but issuers ultimately retained board seats. This performance signals a broader shift in investor behavior, as shareholders increasingly look beyond proxy advisor recommendations to evaluate company-specific strategy, engagement, and long-term value creation, areas where Sodali & Co has continued to differentiate itself.

The results also reflect Sodali & Co’s global reach and integrated approach. Less than half of the firm’s 2025 campaigns were U.S.-based, demonstrating its growing role in cross-border activism, M&A-related engagements, and year-round shareholder defense. As activism tactics evolve toward withhold campaigns, pass-through voting, and heightened retail investor engagement, Sodali & Co’s recognition by Diligent reinforces its position at the forefront of modern shareholder advisory, helping boards anticipate risk, navigate change, and secure winning outcomes in an increasingly complex proxy landscape.