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Proxy
Peltz’s Tentative and Tenuous Triumph over P&G Points to Proxy Process Problems
Current proxy rules work against shareowners who are trying to vote in alternative and independent board members, but it is shortsighted of firms to ignore owners’ interests.
Corp Gov Roundup: Double Voting Rights Causing Stir, Spring Proxy Season in Swing
France’s Florange Law, proxy season in the US, and the Saudi governance index make corporate governance headlines in April.
SEC OKs Whole Foods’ Proxy Access Proposal, but Is It in Investors’ Best Interests?
SEC decision may make it easy for companies to avoid meaningful proxy access simply by placing their own proxy access proposals on the ballot, with high-ownership thresholds.