GLASS LEWIS COMPLETES ITS ACQUISITION OF ESGAIA
San Francisco, Limerick, Stockholm: May 7, 2025 – Glass Lewis, one of the world’s leading providers of corporate governance data and insights and proxy voting services to institutional investors and companies, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Stockholm-based Esgaia, a leading technology platform specializing in investment stewardship workflows and data management.
With the transaction finalized, Glass Lewis is now able to offer a comprehensive stewardship solution that spans custom program design, active engagement, and tracking and reporting of activities and progress. Institutional investors seeking to strengthen engagement with portfolio companies, streamline processes, and simplify reporting will now be better equipped to meet increasing client expectations and evolving global requirements and standards.
“The addition of Esgaia advances our commitment to deliver a complete, purpose-built stewardship solution for institutional investors,” said Bob Mann, Chief Executive Officer of Glass Lewis. “Combining our governance expertise in research, engagement, and proxy voting with Esgaia’s innovative technology enables us to help clients across the globe fulfill their growing stewardship responsibilities.”
In accordance with the terms of the agreement, the financial details of the transaction are not being disclosed.
About Glass Lewis
Founded in 2003, Glass Lewis is a leading global provider of independent corporate governance, stewardship, and proxy voting solutions. The firm serves more than 1,300 investment managers and pension funds globally, who use its high-quality corporate governance research and proxy voting software to carry out their fiduciary duties. Glass Lewis also helps companies understand and implement corporate governance best practices and how investors view them. Headquartered in San Francisco, Glass Lewis has offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Australia. More information available at www.glasslewis.com.
About Peloton Capital Management
Peloton Capital Management is a private equity firm that utilizes a long-term investment philosophy and sector-focused strategy to partner with founders and management teams to help build exceptional businesses and create attractive returns for our investors. PCM’s primary focus is investing in services businesses within the Healthcare, Financial, and Consumer verticals in North America. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, PCM was founded and is led by a team with extensive private equity experience. For more information please visit: www.pelotoncapitalmanagement.com.