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2012 Proxy Season The annual corporate electoral process – the proxy season for all shareholders of public corporations – is usually a period of intense communication with shareowners for public companies. Many experts think that the proxy resolution campaigns waged by shareowners signal breakdown or failure of shareowner-corporate communications and [company-stakeholder] engagement. When constructive engagement fails, shareholder campaigns often follow. There are perennial issues for proxy time, and each year some emerging issues. The weapons in the arsenal of the activist shareowners, especially those with critical issues in focus include the filing of shareowner-sponsored resolutions; public communications and media campaigns; coalition-building with allied investors; invitation of support by third-party issue advocates, and more. Societal issues of great interest to activist shareowners put a sharp focus on corporate policies, strategies, operations, practices, decision-making as these affect directly and indirectly issues and concerns. These issues include policies and behavior in global supply chains, human rights, labor rights, diversity, treatment of indigenous peoples, forestry and land management, environmental management, preservation of natural resources, transparency on political contributions, frequency of say-on-pay disclosure, energy conservation, water use and water waste, majority voting, climate change risk, and more. These are the dimensions of corporate activities very much in focus for shareowners and the asset managers they hire – and will be in the 2012 corporate proxy season. There has been a steady linkage of unacceptable behaviors -- as seen by some shareowners and advocates -- with actions on executive compensation, bringing traditional corporate governance issues (such as compensation and Say-on-Pay policies) into intersections with civil and social issues of concern. The financial performance of the issuer is [of course] of paramount importance to asset owners and managers. Beyond the numbers, for a growing number of asset owners and managers, the corporate policies, practices, behaviors and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on ESG issues (environmental, social and governance) is now also important. For increasing numbers of investors, these are primary determinants in share price valuation, and their investment decision-making. The ESG issues are important factors at proxy time. . Accountability Central editors present the news, commentary and research (publicly-issued) surrounding contests in the proxy arena here for your information. We’ve archived the 2008, 2009 2010, and 2011 proxy seasons content for your retrieval. All years are searchable in A-C. We invite your comments in the A-C – share your views with others interested in the corporate proxy season and the issues in the headlines. The Editors |
Select Content Highlights   Latest on Proxy Season 12February 1, 2013 Proxy season preparation for 2013Source: LexologyThe 2013 proxy season brings with it new conflicts of interest and Cybersecurity concerns, revised proxy advisory firm voting policies, Iran sanctions disclosures and possible shareholder activism related to director nominations.... January 30, 2013 Canada: Short Tips For Preparing For The 2013 Proxy Season In CanadaSource: MONDAQLast year was an unusual year in Canada with regards to developments that affect public company securityholder meetings. Unlike in past years, the changes did not focus so much on initiatives by the Canadian Securities... January 28, 2013 Short tips for preparing for the 2013 proxy season in CanadaSource: LexologyLast year was an unusual year in Canada with regards to developments that affect public company securityholder meetings. Unlike in past years, the changes did not focus so much on initiatives by the Canadian Securities... January 25, 2013 FRANKLIN RESOURCES SHAREHOLDERS TO VOTE ON GENOCIDE-FREE INVESTING PROPOSAL
Source: Investors Against Genocide
SAN MATEO, CA – According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, shareholders at Franklin Resources, known as Franklin Templeton Investments, will have an opportunity to vote on a shareholder proposal on...[more] January 22, 2013 ESG, CSR & Positive Deviant Leadership: 12 Reasons To Be Hopeful In 2013Source: CSR WireThe Chinese word for “crisis” has two characters – “danger” and “opportunity.” Holding apparently contradictory ideas together isn’t easy. The crises are plain to see, unless we are paid not to see, but the opportunities aren’t... January 22, 2013 Shareholder Group Opposes Re-appointment of Siemens ChairmanSource: Fox BusinessGerhard Cromme, one of Germany's leading business figures, faces more pressure from a shareholder rights group to step down from his position at a blue-chip company this week, this time as chairman of the supervisory board of... January 16, 2013 Accounting Method May Expose Firms to Shareholder Suits: StudySource: Insurance JournalDisgruntled shareholders are more likely to sue firms that use principles-based accounting standards instead of rules-based standards, according to a recent study by a University of Iowa accounting researcher. January 9, 2013 Proxy Voting Data Study Shows Companies Becoming More Inclined to Engage with ShareholdersYahoo Finance - Proposals on îenvironmentalî and îsocialî policy consistently scored low levels of ... management nominees to the board of directors faced less opposition by investors. îThe... January 9, 2013 Women On Boards: Moving From 'Why' To 'How'
Source: Forbes
“It’s done,” tweeted Viviane Reding, vice president of the European Commission and European Union Commissioner for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. In a move followed by business and political leaders around the... January 7, 2013 Risk Chat: A Proxy Season PreviewSource: Business FinanceSix months ago, I checked in with Foley & Lardner for a SOX Birthday Party update. Late last month, I returned to the firm for some insights from partner Peter Fetzer regarding Dodd-Frank's impact on 2013 proxy statements and... |
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