If you haven’t yet had a chance to listen to the Timely Takes Podcast from TheCorporateCousel.net, moderated by Meredith Ervine and featuring your co-editors, it is still not too late to listen, learn – and prepare.
First, as noted (and see below for more details) the risks of being sued by would-be proponents whose proposals are summarily dismissed are still big ones, and for many readers, there’s still time to head this off.
Second, watch out for big Votes NO on Governance Committee Directors - and maybe on the CEO too - from Public Pension Funds – and maybe big Votes No on SOP and other comp proposals too.
Third, be on the alert for requests to allow any matters to be brought up “from the floor” at your Meeting. And be prepared to turn them down, for the reasons explained in the Podcast.
Lastly, if you are planning for a Virtual-Only Meeting, pay close attention to the tips to assure that investors of all description – but especially the activists – won’t publicly trash your Meeting as being insufficiently responsive to investors’ rights to a fair hearing at the AGM – and maybe demand a do-over.
The Podcast includes links to best practices and practical tips for handling the Q&A portion, for properly opening and closing the polls, model Rules of Conduct and a model “Run of Show” – all designed to deliver a swift but smooth and satisfying VSM.
Listen to hear their insights on this year’s annual meeting season.
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