We mentioned in our last issue that we were overdue in covering stock splits – or, more precisely, the notable dearth of splits there’s been over the last few years – even while more and more seemingly split-worthy stocks are at or near record price levels…So here’s our promised update:
Reflecting our global economy, many shareholders of today’s public corporations live in countries other than the United States.
An Interview With Jay McHale, President US Equity Services, Computershare
An Interview With Jennifer Borden, Executive Vice President And General Counsel Of UPRR
Interview With Pat Mcgurn, Special Counsel To ISS
Whistleblower Rats Out Leaks Of Confidential Voting Info From ISS To A Perk-Loaded Proxy Solicitor
WA Judge Rules That The Delivery Of Proxies And Proxy Tabulations “Did Not Legally Constitute
In a landmark case that will, no doubt, influence proxy voting procedures here in the U.S. as well, a British Columbia judge ruled in favor of the Petitioner – International Energy and Mineral Resources Investment Ltd. —a Hong Kong company that was seeking to oust directors of Mosquito Consolidated Gold Mines Limited
A List Of Practical Tips And Resources To Bone Up On
What Every Public Company Needs To Know—And Do—If Activists “Reach Out” To Them…With A Cudgel
Our top – two predictions: (1) More investors will demand more face – time with CEOs than ever before—before, during and after the shareholder meeting…and (2) Low voting support for management positions will turn into much higher drama than ever before—at shareholder meetings—and at board meetings too.
Our Top Tips And A List Of Resources For Issuers Looking To Make Sense Of Industry Turmoil
by Peter Breen,General Manager, Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions
Having Safe, Sane, Sensible And Scrupulously Fair Rules Of Conduct In Place… Plus, The Very Important Tip Number-Two
XYZ Corporation welcomes you to its 20th Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In fairness to all stockholders in attendance, and in order to provide stockholders an opportunity to be heard – and in the interest of conducting an orderly meeting, within a reasonable time period – we require you to honor the following rules of conduct:
Reduce your communications with retail investors to the lowest levels the law requires: True friends will really appreciate your thriftiness, no?
Reduce your communications with retail investors to the lowest levels the law requires: True friends will really appreciate your thriftiness, no?
Individual Investors are LONG-TERM INVESTORS: Seven years is about the average for all companies, with 16-20 years for “better than average companies.”
Board And Director Evaluations Can Lead To More Effective Boards
By Kristina Veaco and Cherie Sorokin
Our Top-Ten Tips On Dealing With Activist Investors, Shareholder Proponents, Gadflies – And Other Would-Be Speakers – At Shareholder Meetings
Still More Tips On Being Well Prepared
– And Especially “Creative” This Season… Creating Votes Out Of Thin Air
At Least Six Companies – Including Gm And Allstate – Will Take Voters Directly To Their Very Own Voting Accounts
An Intriguing Moneysaving Option: But Is This A Good Option For Your Company? We Offer Some Important Considerations
Industry Thought-Leaders Are Working Hard To Develop Best-Practices For “Virtual Shareholder Meetings”
Listen to hear their insights on this year’s annual meeting season.