Topic Corporate Governance

Here is a nice report on the unending challenge to drive pay-for-performance from ISS.

We liked how Strava updated its privacy policy statement.  This one certainly spoke to the masses.

We have noticed most companies do a great job of listing the attributes of corporate governance they adhere to, but none talk about the things they do not follow.  Here is the ultimate corporate governance checklist that includes a comprehensive list of features.

In April 2017, JP Morgan included a one-page listing/letter in its annual report. It was a letter signed by 13 top executives of companies, banks and investment firms.

Here is a recent update from Cap Partners on Director Compensation information. Although circa 2014-2015, is still gives good summary information relevant in 2016.

One of the areas of the proxy statement which can be improved for most companies is the beneficial ownership table. Most companies take the disclosure requirements literally and simply lump all directors, officers and 5% holders into a list. Most of the time they are listed alphabetically. Consider using subtotals to help tell your story. Here are 3 examples.

Here is a quick summary of the difference between a Beneficial Shareholder and a Holder of Record.

Here are the short definitions of the most common voting results types, including Plurality, Majority, Supermajority and Unanimous.

Companies who disclose information about their political contributions generally do so in a concise report or directly via their website. Here is an example of a company who had a section of their website devoted to political contributions.