THE D100 BOARDROOM LEADERS FOR 2009
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
October 14, 2009 by Directorship Editors
President Barack Obama and his team top our third-annual list of the Directorship 100, the most influential people in the boardroom and corporate governance community.
The Corporate Library to Investors: Link Between CEO Pay and Performance is Weak
September 24, 2009
As the S&P 500 index fell more than 37 percent in 2008, CEO compensation experienced a minimum decline.
September 24, 2009
As the S&P 500 index fell more than 37 percent in 2008, CEO compensation experienced a minimum decline.
Blackstone’s Schwarzman Tops Best-Paid List With $702M
August 14, 2009
He could remain the highest-paid CEO for years to come.
August 14, 2009
He could remain the highest-paid CEO for years to come.
A Failure to Communicate
August 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Boards and shareholders look for better ways to communicate as some investors believe corporate directors are giving them the silent treatment.
August 1, 2009 by Gretchen Michals
Boards and shareholders look for better ways to communicate as some investors believe corporate directors are giving them the silent treatment.
Critics Warn TARP Won’t Stop Excessive Pay
March 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Companies receiving funding from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) are experiencing a ban on golden parachutes and other incentives that encourage overly risky behavior. New commentary raises the question if further limitations would "undo any good" the performance condition does.
March 10, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
Companies receiving funding from the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) are experiencing a ban on golden parachutes and other incentives that encourage overly risky behavior. New commentary raises the question if further limitations would "undo any good" the performance condition does.
Directors: Be Proactive with Government
February 20, 2009
A new report by The Corporate Library suggests a number of aspects that directors should address as part of their oversight role.
February 20, 2009
A new report by The Corporate Library suggests a number of aspects that directors should address as part of their oversight role.
SEC’s Schapiro to OK More Proxy Proposals
February 12, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
More shareholder proposals are likely to appear on proxies this year, not so much because more will have been filed but because more will have been allowed.
February 12, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
More shareholder proposals are likely to appear on proxies this year, not so much because more will have been filed but because more will have been allowed.
Third Year of Large Raises for Directors
February 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
This is the third year of double-digit increases in compensation to both individual directors and full boards according to The Corporate Library. The median increase in total board compensation was just under 11 percent, while the median increase in compensation for individual directors was slightly higher, almost 12 percent.
February 11, 2009 by Joseph McCafferty
This is the third year of double-digit increases in compensation to both individual directors and full boards according to The Corporate Library. The median increase in total board compensation was just under 11 percent, while the median increase in compensation for individual directors was slightly higher, almost 12 percent.
S&P 500 Firms Average $2M on Board Comp
November 18, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
S&P 500 index companies spend on average, more than $2 million on board compensation last year. The survey was based on compensation data from more than 3,000 public companies and 27,000 directors.
November 18, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
S&P 500 index companies spend on average, more than $2 million on board compensation last year. The survey was based on compensation data from more than 3,000 public companies and 27,000 directors.
Female CEOs Earn Lower Compensation
November 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A recent survey by The Corporate Library found that while females receive higher base salaries than their male counterparts, when cash bonuses, perks, and stock compensation is factored in, female CEOs only make 85 percent of the pay packages male CEOs bring in.
November 7, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
A recent survey by The Corporate Library found that while females receive higher base salaries than their male counterparts, when cash bonuses, perks, and stock compensation is factored in, female CEOs only make 85 percent of the pay packages male CEOs bring in.
The CEO Pay Gap Widens
October 20, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO pay is growing much faster at large companies than smaller ones. The rates of increase in CEO pay at the largest S&P 500 index firms were three to four times higher than at the smallest S&P index companies.
October 20, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
CEO pay is growing much faster at large companies than smaller ones. The rates of increase in CEO pay at the largest S&P 500 index firms were three to four times higher than at the smallest S&P index companies.
Minow Points Finger at Boards
September 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Nell Minow says that the people most responsible for the meltdowns of financial institutions are the board of directors. Their failure to act as fiduciaries for shareholders in managing risk is why many major financial institutions have ended in disaster.
September 19, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Nell Minow says that the people most responsible for the meltdowns of financial institutions are the board of directors. Their failure to act as fiduciaries for shareholders in managing risk is why many major financial institutions have ended in disaster.
Corporate Library’s Minow Hailed by ICGN
June 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In what Global Proxy Watch describes as the corporate governance equivalent of the Nobel Prize, Nell Minow, the founder and editor of The Corporate Library, was given the International Corporate Governance Network's 2008 Award for Achievement.
June 23, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In what Global Proxy Watch describes as the corporate governance equivalent of the Nobel Prize, Nell Minow, the founder and editor of The Corporate Library, was given the International Corporate Governance Network's 2008 Award for Achievement.
Oil CEOs Comp Up 4x Average
June 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An analysis of CEO compensation at 25 of the largest publicly traded global oil and gas companies found that median income for of those executives increased more than four times the rate of that of executives in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index as a whole.
June 17, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
An analysis of CEO compensation at 25 of the largest publicly traded global oil and gas companies found that median income for of those executives increased more than four times the rate of that of executives in the Standard & Poor's 500-stock index as a whole.
Yale Fetes ‘Rising Stars’ of Governance
June 11, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
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June 11, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
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CEO Pay Gap Widens
May 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In 2007, CEO pay at large companies increased at a much higher rate than it did for smaller firms. While increases are starting to slow for smaller company CEOs, those at larger companies have been less effected.
May 29, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
In 2007, CEO pay at large companies increased at a much higher rate than it did for smaller firms. While increases are starting to slow for smaller company CEOs, those at larger companies have been less effected.
Companies Take Notice of Green Proposals
April 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Shareholders are voting on more environmental proxy proposals these days, but it is the number of them being withdrawn that indicates that fewer companies are ignoring green issues as a fringe concern.
April 16, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Shareholders are voting on more environmental proxy proposals these days, but it is the number of them being withdrawn that indicates that fewer companies are ignoring green issues as a fringe concern.
Boards Not Listening?
April 9, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Very few directors will find shareholders withdrawing support --study conducted by The Corporate Library, reported that out of 3,000 U.S. companies, 18 directors did not receive support from the majority of shareholders at 2006 and 2007 annual meetings—but when they do, boards seldom listen to them.
April 9, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Very few directors will find shareholders withdrawing support --study conducted by The Corporate Library, reported that out of 3,000 U.S. companies, 18 directors did not receive support from the majority of shareholders at 2006 and 2007 annual meetings—but when they do, boards seldom listen to them.
Verizon Retirees Seek CEO/Chairman Split
April 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Retirees of Verizon Communications who in 2007 were successful in passing a pioneering “say on pay” proposal have proposed separating the offices of chairman and CEO.
April 1, 2008 by Joseph McCafferty
Retirees of Verizon Communications who in 2007 were successful in passing a pioneering “say on pay” proposal have proposed separating the offices of chairman and CEO.