Wilson Sonsini partners Sebastian Alsheimer and Doug Schnell recently joined The Corporate Director podcast to discuss the evolving landscape of shareholder activism. They provided practical advice on protecting against shareholder activism and engaging in effective shareholder engagement. Listen to the podcast on Diligent’s website (here) or on our
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Preparing for the 2024 Proxy Season
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Our recent Client Alert discusses applicable rule changes, guidance, and disclosure considerations for the 2024 proxy season, as well as reminders for what is on the horizon for public company governance and disclosure. It covers the following topics:Continue Reading Preparing for the 2024 Proxy Season
Approaching Shareholder Engagement in 2024
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On the cusp of proxy season, our recent Client Alert discusses ten perspectives on approaching shareholder engagement this year. Prepared by our shareholder engagement and activism group, the alert notes that it has never been more important for public companies to engage—and engage regularly—with their shareholders. Sustained engagement helps…
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Our recent Client Alert discusses applicable rule changes, guidance, and disclosure considerations for the 2023 proxy season for public companies, as well as reminders for what is on the horizon for public company governance and disclosure. Our annual client alert covers the following topics:Continue Reading Preparing for the 2023 Proxy Season
Shareholder Engagement: Looking Ahead to 2023
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In our recent Client Alert, we provide a look back at 2022, a review of the universal proxy rules, and considerations for shareholder engagement in 2023. Shareholder engagement runs the gamut from preparing for successful quarterly earnings calls to engaging with shareholders directly. Although there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach, we believe that effective shareholder engagement involves a combination of some or all of the following factors:Continue Reading Shareholder Engagement: Looking Ahead to 2023