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What We Do

D.F. King has led the industry for more than 80 years in strategic advisory and proxy solicitation executed through our highly experienced staff, tailored strategic solutions, and robust data-driven analytical capabilities all geared towards the same goal: providing you the greatest knowledge per share to best manage events and achieve favorable outcomes.

Corporate Governance

D.F. King keeps you proactively apprised of today’s corporate governance best practices and regulations by leveraging our depth of experience, ownership insight, and expert advisory strategies to help you achieve a successful outcome.

Corporate Proxy Services

Drive a favorable outcome with EQ as your trusted advisor who is dedicated to flawlessly executing the best plan to identify, reach and motivate your shareholders’ meeting participation.

Information Agent

Trust our expert team for strategic shareholder communications and seamless transactions to ensure the success of your rights offering.

D.F. King’s Rankings Speak for Themselves

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#1 Information Agent in Liability Management for both U.S. and Global Markets
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#1 Company Side Proxy Solicitor by Aggregate Market Cap 
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#1 Activist Side Advisor for the Industrials and Utilities Sectors

Our Difference

Through our deep ownership expertise, data-driven analytical capabilities, and collaborative approach to advisory, D.F. King has distinguished itself as the trusted industry leader providing strategic knowledge and proactive solutions to address your corporate governance needs. Our team of experts works directly alongside you to offer ongoing guidance and support to ensure you succeed in today’s ever-changing business and regulatory risk landscape.


COMPLETE PICTURE OF YOUR SHAREHOLDERS
Some say that knowledge is power. And EQ’s expertise is ownership knowledge. With extensive comprehension of current federal regulations, shareholder trends, and corporate governance best practices, D. F. King diligently drafts custom reports on changes to keep you apprised of any potential impact on your company.

PREMIERE ADVISORY SERVICES
Backed by decades of experience, we provide year-round advisory services and keen analytical capabilities, D.F. King is your go-to trusted advisor for personalized ownership insight that can help you unlock the knowledge you need to navigate your business in concert with your shareholders. We’re by your side to lead you through the entire process, from initial research, planning, and timing, to flawlessly executing the strategy.

TENURED EXPERTISE
With over 80 years of experience as an industry-leader and tenured team members with an average of 20 years of experience, D. F. King provides you invaluable strategic counsel to successfully tackle external challenges. We leverage our experience servicing high-profile clients spanning many industries to work closely alongside you and tailor creatively flexible solutions to meet your specific needs.

Our Experts

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.

Richard Grubaugh

Senior Managing Director

Rick leverages a highly analytical approach to advise corporations and shareholders involved in complex shareholder transactions.

Ed McCarthy

Senior Managing Director

Ed guides clients through a wide range of governance and takeover challenges through his specialized expertise as Co-Head of M&A and Contested Situations at D.F. King.

Kristian Klein

Senior Managing Director

With over 18 years of industry experience, Kristian is an experienced partner and provides invaluable counsel for an extensive list of D.F. King clients.

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.

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