Activities

• reviewing the search process to confirm the correct number of sets of securityholder materials are mailed
  
  
• analyzing the draft circular, providing recommendations for increased readability to maximize positive securityholder action
  
  
• monitor block trading patterns from announcement date until proxy cut-off to assist with accurate identification of securityholders, including those that have sold off or purchased their positions pre and post record date that may affect vote projections
  

• utilize our excellent understanding of the proxy process and our long term established relationships with institutions, arbitrageurs, and custodial banks and brokers across North America to identify securityholders
  

• creating a initial vote projection based on our transactional experience with institutional and retail voting patterns

• partnering with you and your external advisors in creating and executing the best solicitation approach for major institutional shareholders including key registered and beneficial shareholders across North America
  

• monitoring and advising of the recommendations of institutional proxy advisory firms such as RiskMetrics, providing concise tactical advice in the case of adverse recommendations and assisting in negotiations as warranted
  

• providing timely updated vote projections and reporting until proxy cut-off
  

• senior Laurel Hill advisor attendance on meeting day for guidance and support with any last minute issues