The 2010 Proxy Season: What Lies Ahead?
November 6, 2009 by Richard P. Swanson
Directors have to worry about whether they will be re-elected in the coming 2010 season.
November 6, 2009 by Richard P. Swanson
Directors have to worry about whether they will be re-elected in the coming 2010 season.
What Amylin Means for Directors, Proxy Fights
October 27, 2009 by Ryan D. Thomas and Thomas K. Wedeles
Court provides guidance on the ‘poison put’ provision in debt agreements during a proxy fight.
October 27, 2009 by Ryan D. Thomas and Thomas K. Wedeles
Court provides guidance on the ‘poison put’ provision in debt agreements during a proxy fight.
Verbatim: Raising the Stakes
October 15, 2009
An investor and director on the future of risk oversight and the new role of boards.
October 15, 2009
An investor and director on the future of risk oversight and the new role of boards.
What Keeps the Chair Up at Night?
October 12, 2009 by Stephen M. Honig
A NACD New England panel discusses the pressing issues facing today's directors.
October 12, 2009 by Stephen M. Honig
A NACD New England panel discusses the pressing issues facing today's directors.
CalPERS Pushes for Change at Texas Industries
October 2, 2009
CalPERS is pushing for a new slate of directors at Texas Industries.
October 2, 2009
CalPERS is pushing for a new slate of directors at Texas Industries.
Directors Keeping Jobs in Spite of Shareholder Nonsupport
September 28, 2009
A record 93 directors received less than 50 percent shareholder support this year.
September 28, 2009
A record 93 directors received less than 50 percent shareholder support this year.
New Director Opposition Increased in 2009
September 21, 2009
A study shows that more directors nominees last year saw opposition or withheld votes.
September 21, 2009
A study shows that more directors nominees last year saw opposition or withheld votes.
Investors and Companies Debate Proxy Access
August 27, 2009 by Ted Allen
A new SEC rule could "enable investors to hold corporate boards accountable and restore investor confidence in the capital markets."
August 27, 2009 by Ted Allen
A new SEC rule could "enable investors to hold corporate boards accountable and restore investor confidence in the capital markets."
Obama’s Corporate Governance Agenda
August 17, 2009 by Judy Warner
The SEC voted to approve an NYSE proposal to eliminate broker discretionary voting for all elections of directors, whether contested or not.
August 17, 2009 by Judy Warner
The SEC voted to approve an NYSE proposal to eliminate broker discretionary voting for all elections of directors, whether contested or not.
Fidelity in Row Over Proxy Votes
August 14, 2009
Shareholders of nine funds will vote on Friday on a resolution urging Fidelity to bar holdings in companies that "contribute to genocide or crimes against humanity."
August 14, 2009
Shareholders of nine funds will vote on Friday on a resolution urging Fidelity to bar holdings in companies that "contribute to genocide or crimes against humanity."
RiskMetrics Supports Tecumseh Board in Proxy Battle
August 6, 2009
RiskMetrics has thrown its support behind the sitting board at Tecumseh, opposing the proxy battle waged by the Herrick Foundation.
August 6, 2009
RiskMetrics has thrown its support behind the sitting board at Tecumseh, opposing the proxy battle waged by the Herrick Foundation.
Three Dissidents Elected to Tollgate Board
August 6, 2009
Activists targeted communications company for spending on R&D and acquisitions without improving the bottom line
August 6, 2009
Activists targeted communications company for spending on R&D and acquisitions without improving the bottom line
Proxy Advisors Oppose CPI Board
July 1, 2009
PROXY Governance, an independent proxy advisory firm, has joined fellow advisor RiskMetrics Group in condemning two directors at CPI.
July 1, 2009
PROXY Governance, an independent proxy advisory firm, has joined fellow advisor RiskMetrics Group in condemning two directors at CPI.
Icahn’s Biogen Slate Comes to Vote
June 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
After two years of aggressive shareholder activism, Carl Icahn and other shareholders of Biogen Idec will meet today at the company’s annual general meeting to consider the new slate of directors posed by the infamous activist.
June 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
After two years of aggressive shareholder activism, Carl Icahn and other shareholders of Biogen Idec will meet today at the company’s annual general meeting to consider the new slate of directors posed by the infamous activist.
Icahn’s Biogen Slate Comes to Vote
June 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
After two years of aggressive shareholder activism, Carl Icahn and other shareholders of Biogen Idec will meet today at the company’s annual general meeting to consider the new slate of directors posed by the infamous activist.
June 3, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
After two years of aggressive shareholder activism, Carl Icahn and other shareholders of Biogen Idec will meet today at the company’s annual general meeting to consider the new slate of directors posed by the infamous activist.
Ackman Takes Issue with ‘Times’ Critique
June 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Fighting a proxy war on one front, activist shareholder Bill Ackman has now to contend with a media skirmish against New York Times columnist Joe Nocera, having penned a lengthy missive against the writer.
June 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Fighting a proxy war on one front, activist shareholder Bill Ackman has now to contend with a media skirmish against New York Times columnist Joe Nocera, having penned a lengthy missive against the writer.
Ackman Takes Issue with ‘Times’ Critique
June 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Fighting a proxy war on one front, activist shareholder Bill Ackman has now to contend with a media skirmish against New York Times columnist Joe Nocera, having penned a lengthy missive against the writer.
June 2, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Fighting a proxy war on one front, activist shareholder Bill Ackman has now to contend with a media skirmish against New York Times columnist Joe Nocera, having penned a lengthy missive against the writer.
‘Green’ Proposal at Home Depot Shot Down
June 1, 2009
A resolution relating to climate control was shot down before the Home Depot general annual meeting, despite round support from a number of investment advisors.
June 1, 2009
A resolution relating to climate control was shot down before the Home Depot general annual meeting, despite round support from a number of investment advisors.
‘Green’ Proposal at Home Depot Shot Down
June 1, 2009
A resolution relating to climate control was shot down before the Home Depot general annual meeting, despite round support from a number of investment advisors.
June 1, 2009
A resolution relating to climate control was shot down before the Home Depot general annual meeting, despite round support from a number of investment advisors.
SEC Floats Proxy-Access Proposal
May 21, 2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted yesterday to seek public comment on a proposal that would allow investors owning 1 percent of the biggest companies to nominate directors on proxy statements.
May 21, 2009
The Securities and Exchange Commission voted yesterday to seek public comment on a proposal that would allow investors owning 1 percent of the biggest companies to nominate directors on proxy statements.