The Dos & Don’ts Of Proxy Contests: Lessons From An Activist
Greg Taxin, managing member of Spotlight Advisors, LLC, discusses the mistakes that boards and management too-commonly make when confronted with a proxy contest.
Demystifying The Index Funds
Index funds are awakening to their influence and the responsibilities associated with their place at the top of the shareholder register.
Xerox Proxy Battle Hinged On CEO Conflict
For ousted Xerox CEO Jeff Jacobson, the perception (echoed by a judge) that he was pushing forward with a merger deal with Fujifilm to save his own job proved too much to overcome.
A Sense of Purpose: Trends in Shareholder Engagement
Not only are investors pushing boards to think more strategically about ESG, diversity, and long-term sustainable investment, they’re also pushing for more shareholder communication around these topics.
JPMorgan Chase Chairman Jamie Dimon Shares His Wisdom
JPMorgan Chase chairman and CEO Jamie Dimon demonstrates a cogent worldview that business is one part a race for numbers and at least two parts sensitivity to human nature.
Want To Stay Relevant? Think Like An Activist Investor
For corporate boards and their companies, the only real protection from an activist investor is to consistently turn in an excellent performance.
How To Onboard A New Director
Boards must be prepared to onboard new directors and facilitate a process that allows them to hit the ground running.
Guide To Board Assessments
Engaging a useful, annual self-assessment is fundamental to governance excellence. Stakeholders expect it, and disclosure of it evidences a board’s effectiveness and commitment to its role.
Committee Briefings: Top Considerations for 2020
Investor expectations, new disclosure requirements, ESG, current and future trends–your committee agendas are filling up.