Matt Proud
Matt Proud is the former CEO of Dye & Durham Ltd., who stepped down following an activist investor campaign that criticized the company's financial performance. Despite receiving a substantial severance package, he continues to advocate for changes at the company, including a potential sale, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding its governance and operational stability.
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Matt Proud is suing the company two weeks after offering to buy it.
Another board overhaul caps off year of chaos for beleaguered Dye & Durham
Canada· 2025-12-06
Matt Proud is the former CEO of Dye & Durham and has made multiple bids to buy the company.
Dye & Durham says it could be in default if late financial statements aren’t filed by Dec. 18Canada· 2025-11-26
Former CEO Matt Proud withdrew his offer to buy D&D for $10.25 a share.
Clock ticking on potential Dye & Durham default after continued filing delaysCanada· 2025-11-18
Matt Proud withdrew his offer to buy the real estate software vendor Dye & Durham.
Dye & Durham stock crashes to new low after ex-CEO Matt Proud pulls takeover bidCanada· 2025-10-21
Matt Proud left last December in the latter stages of a campaign led by Engine Capital LP to overhaul the board.
Dye & Durham stock hits record low after credit agency downgradesCanada· 2025-10-11
Matt Proud is now a formidable shareholder gadfly himself and has become an activist shareholder to be reckoned with.
Once targeted by activist investors, Matt Proud is now a formidable shareholder gadfly himselfCanada· 2025-09-09
Matt Proud is the former chief executive of Dye & Durham who has made peace with the company and is involved in its sale process.
Dye & Durham ‘soap opera’ continues as company goes on block again and makes senior-level changesCanada· 2025-07-30
Matt Proud continues to agitate for change after stepping down as CEO.
Dye & Durham names LexisNexis veteran as CEO as predecessor pushes for sale of companyCanada· 2025-06-02
