Download: 2021 Proxy Statement Benchmark
An analysis of the S&P 250 proxy statements Each year, we conduct a benchmark study of the proxy statements filed by companies in the S&P 250, closely examining their [...]
Three ways the SEC’s proposed agenda reflects investor concerns
The SEC recently published its 2021 Regulatory Flexibility Agenda—a list that generally reflects the Chair’s priorities, but doesn’t always translate into action. Notably, the SEC expects rulemaking activity regarding three [...]
April Key Figure
Did you know? According to our 2020 study of S&P 250 companies, 25% use graphics to highlight key ESG metrics.
Best of 2020
A recap of your favorite content from Labrador Each year, we conduct a benchmark study of the proxy statements filed by companies in the S&P 250, [...]
Trends from the 2020 Transparency Awards
With the second annual U.S. Transparency Awards behind us, we want to share some disclosure trends that we saw in 2020 annual reports and proxy statements. Strategy disclosure in 10-K’s [...]
Discretionary adjustments to executive compensation call for careful disclosure.
COVID-19 has had a significant impact on corporate performance, and a related impact on executive compensation. In many cases, long-term equity awards that were granted before March 2020 have lost [...]
2020 mid-season proxy trends
Source: Harvard Law School Forum - June 8, 2020 This proxy season has certainly felt COVID-19 impact... shareholder meetings, SEC guidance and relief, state emergency orders, flexible policies from investors [...]
ESG in the COVID Era: The Pressure’s On
For company leaders, navigating the COVID crisis presents challenges like no other. How to balance the imperative to protect the health of employees and partners with their responsibility to shepherd [...]
April Key Figure
Did you know? Based on our 2019 study of S&P 250 companies, 22% included a board evaluation process graphic. Due to heightened focus on board effectiveness, companies are beginning to [...]
Last minute proxy writing tips
Do you remember when preparing a proxy meant simply updating the numbers? Neither do we. Those days seem so long ago, chased away by increasingly vigilant regulators armed with new [...]