In its recent publication, Glass Lewis recited the Key trends so far this Proxy Season.
Some cited are as follows:
Proposals to establish the right to call a Special Meeting or to reduce the bar to do so were the most prevalent.
The issue of human capital management concerning all of the issues involving diversity, harassment, and others are resulting in increasing disclosures on these issues;
Climate change continues to be an investor focus;
Performance of auditors and their accountability;
More disclosure concerning board make-up, diversity, and refreshment;
There are many more trends reported – creating an interesting change in the landscape of Corporate Governance.
From Your Friends at Laurel Hill
Ref: Glass-Lewis 2018 Key Trends & Case Studies