Takeover Acceptance & Defence

Canvassing shareholders during a takeover bid is often the difference between attaining the compulsory acquisition threshold or not. Conversely, it often means keeping the bidder at bay.

Through a targeted telephone canvassing campaign, Georgeson can swiftly reach shareholders on your behalf, effectively communicating key messages and motivating holders to act within a given timeframe. At the same time, canvassing also provides valuable insights into acceptance intentions and key issues influencing shareholder behaviour & intelligence that may impact your bid or defence strategy.

Georgeson's contribution to a successful outcome was an integral component of assisting Toll in managing the takeover strategy. Their findings formed a valuable part of the bid process and their execution was very valuable.