Every shareholder, whether an individual holding 100 shares or an institution holding 1,000,000 shares, has one overriding goal upon tendering to a transaction - they want their cash now. Whether the consideration under your transaction is cash, shares, or a combination of both, Kingsdale will execute the depositary function promptly, efficiently and thoroughly.

Kingsdale has acted as depositary on a number of significant Canadian transactions, including the $18.1 billion Xstrata plc acquisition of Falconbridge Inc., at that time the largest cash transaction in Canadian history.

Kingsdale is a registered participant in the CDSX System administered by CDS Clearing and Depository Services Inc. This online asscess allows us to view deposits at CDS participating intermediaries and it ensures accuracy and efficiency of execution.

Kingsdale is also regitered with the United States Securities and Exchage Commission as a transfer agent pursuant to Section 17A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, allowing us to efficiently deal with US securityholders.