Investors show united front on diversity
As the 2018 proxy season approaches, it’s clear that board diversity will continue to be a priority issue for institutional investors and one that companies need to ensure they are [...]
Bring life to your CD&A!
Is your Compensation Discussion and Analysis (“CD&A”) looking stale and repetitive? If your CD&A is one of those that appears disjointed or inconsistent after multiple years of ad hoc revisions, [...]
Investor advice on your proxy
Clear descriptions of your business, executive summaries and judicious use of graphics are among the features in company proxies appreciated by investors. That and other useful tips emerged from a [...]
Three hot proxy season topics: expert’s view
As the proxy season approaches, we sat down with Sarah Fortt, an expert on proxies at Vinson & Elkins LLP to ask about what companies should expect and prepare for [...]
Labrador’s 2017 proxy benchmark: and the best practices are…
Rising shareholder activity on sustainability issues and heightened interest in board diversity are increasingly reflected in the proxy statements of major companies. This is among key trends we observed in [...]
Vanguard’s unmistakable disclosure priorities
Recent actions at Vanguard point to the increasing scrutiny within the investor community regarding the topics on which companies are expected to report – and act. In its annual investment stewardship [...]
Sustainable value creation through integrated reporting
In March (previous post), we highlighted the growing relevance of integrated reporting as a means of providing clarity and reassurance to investors. The integrated report brings your company’s financial strategy, [...]
Spring has sprung! The proxy season is in full swing…
Here's what you need to know Boards remain in the spotlight Over the past six months we have heard a lot about board composition. Stakeholders are pushing for answers, asking [...]
A buzz word you should know: Integrated Reporting
This is it. The next tool to add to your arsenal of sharp communication instruments: integrated reporting. The big picture We’re talking about a 20-page document that explains your company’s financial [...]
Worried about regulatory reform? Don’t forget all eyes remain on your board
As clues begin to trickle in about what kind of change looms on the regulatory horizon, it is important to remember that it’s not only about our government. Business leaders [...]