Investors said to dig deeper into compensation metrics
Investors’ approach to say on pay is maturing as they take a more in-depth look at relevant metrics, according to Don Delves...
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The week in GRC: SEC wants individuals investing in private companies, and Campbell’s issues plans amid activist pressure
– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, President Donald Trump’s antagonistic...
Small caps most likely to face negative say-on-pay result, study finds
Investors are voting against executive compensation packages at small-cap companies this year, with say-on-pay failures at a three...
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CII urges Eventbrite to set seven-year dual-class sunset
The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has asked Eventbrite to set a seven-year time limit on its plans to give company...
More companies highlight director skills, study finds
Proxy statements this year show a sharp rise in willingness to disclose board members’ skills, as companies become increasingly...
The week in GRC: Shareholder proposals attract more backing, and more firms train boards on compliance, survey finds
– The Wall Street Journal reported that David Solomon would succeed Lloyd Blankfein as CEO of Goldman Sachs, setting up a high...
Opinion: Proposed proxy adviser reform will create unnecessary regulations
The US Senate is considering legislation that, despite the pretense under which it is being pushed, will fundamentally result in...
Report raises concerns over legal disclaimers
When forward-looking statements are accompanied by a legal disclaimer, inexperienced investors are more likely to forgive a...
The week in GRC: DoJ appeals AT&T-Time Warner deal approval, and PCAOB to assess ‘going concern’ statements
– Bloomberg reported that Starbucks said it plans to eliminate single-use plastic straws from its more than 28,000 coffeehouses...
The week in GRC: Activist ups pressure on Nestlé, and IPO market springs into life
– The New York Times reported that investor Daniel Loeb called on Nestlé’s board to split the company into three divisions. In a...
