Sentences with phrase «on shareholder rights»

Its purpose is to be a pro-active voice representing Canadian individual or retail investors in securities regulation with a particular focus on shareholder rights.

Additionally, despite the explanation provided for his unusual actions, the SEC also filed a criminal complaint against Mr. Na Ayudhya for infringing on shareholder rights.

Its purpose is to be a pro-active voice representing Canadian individual or retail investors in securities regulation with a particular focus on shareholder rights.

We offer full range of legal services on corporate matters: M&A, public takeovers, private equity, on - shore and off - shore joint ventures and partnerships / alliances, direct foreign investments and business set - up, corporate reorganization and group restructuring, corporate governance and directors» liability, advice on shareholders rights and their protection.

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«The Newell Board recognizes the importance of having the right mix of skills, expertise and experience and is committed to continuously reviewing its capabilities and ongoing refreshment on behalf of shareholders,» it said in a statement.

Now, nearly one year since Dorsey's appointment as CEO, shareholders have grown impatient and are looking for something, anything, they can point to as a sign that Twitter might finally be back on the right track.

Shareholders will vote on a rights plan devised by management to thwart Icahn's takeover bid in Toronto on May 4.

In a recent proposal put forward to Canada's major banks, Quebec - based shareholder rights group MÉDAC (Mouvement d'éducation et de défense des actionnaires) asked the Big Five to commit to achieving equal representation between men and women on their boards in 10 years.

Shareholders have a right to good governance, and that right doesn't depend on concerete outcomes, any more than a client's right to zealous legal representation does.

At the conclusion of his four - month trial in 2007, prosecutors sought to convict on two alternative theories: one, that defendants actually stolen money from the company or; two, that by failing to disclose these payments, they'd deprived shareholders of their intangible right to honest services.

The health of capitalism itself depends on basic shareholder rights and money managers should be willing to fight for those rights.

Exxon has argued against all the other shareholder proposals as well, including a «policy to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity»; a policy articulating Exxon's «respect for and commitment to the human right to water»; «a report discussing possible long term risks to the company's finances and operations posed by the environmental, social and economic challenges associated with the oil sands»; a report of «known and potential environmental impacts» and «policy options» to address the impacts of the company's «fracturing operations»; a report of recommendations on how Exxon can become an «environmentally sustainable energy company»; and adoption of «quantitative goals... for reducing total greenhouse gas emissions.»

Turner says he'd also give shareholders the right to annually vote on the appointment of auditors selected by the audit committee.

The legendary founder of the Vanguard Group sounds off on treating shareholders right, inflated CEO paychecks, and what the fund industry needs to do next.

He says that's not just because it is the right thing to do from an environmental perspective, but because, as always, he's focused on getting the biggest return for his shareholders.

Flaherty supports the proposal, arguing in an April letter to his G20 counterparts that embedded contingent capital would «force the costs of excessive risk - taking to be removed from taxpayers and placed on to the right people — shareholders and subordinated debt holders — thus improving market discipline.»

As of November 1, 2014, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), which rates companies on risk, gave our company a 10, its highest risk category, for shareholder rights and coShareholder Services (ISS), which rates companies on risk, gave our company a 10, its highest risk category, for shareholder rights and coshareholder rights and compensation.

The performance goals upon which the payment or vesting of any Incentive Award (other than Options and stock appreciation rights) that is intended to qualify as Performance - Based Compensation depends shall relate to one or more of the following Performance Measures: market price of Capital Stock, earnings per share of Capital Stock, income, net income or profit (before or after taxes), economic profit, operating income, operating margin, profit margin, gross margins, return on equity or stockholder equity, total shareholder return, market capitalization, enterprise value, cash flow (including but not limited to operating cash flow and free cash flow), cash position, return on assets or net assets, return on capital, return on invested

In addition to his efforts on behalf of shareholders, he has represented numerous patent holders in enforcing their patent rights.

FAIR Canada (Canadian Foundation for Advancement of Investor Rights) The mission of FAIR Canada is to be a national voice for investors on securities regulation and a catalyst for enhancement of the rights of Canadian shareholders and retail inveRights) The mission of FAIR Canada is to be a national voice for investors on securities regulation and a catalyst for enhancement of the rights of Canadian shareholders and retail inverights of Canadian shareholders and retail investors.

That's a good description for the Canadian Securities Administrators» recently proposed changes to regulations on takeover bids and shareholder rights plans which, assuming they're adopted, will... Continue reading →

Shareholders receive voting rights and if they receive variable dividends, potentially higher dividends based on the company's performance.

Beyond common and preferred stocks, companies may also choose to issue other types of stocks based on ownership rights of shareholders.

Companies can issue a variety of stocks based on the ownership rights a shareholder has.

Effective Supply Chain Accountability: Investor Guidance on Implementation of The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act and Beyond identifies good corporate practices to ensure corporate compliance with the law, the business case for compliance, shareholder expectations, and the elements of a comprehensive human rights due diligence framework.

On the other hand, a big mutual fund that's a shareholder has some real control rights.

His practice is focused on shareholder proposals, shareholder rights and improving corporate environmental and social disclosure requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mr. Garland and his team are responsible for developing and implementing the Funds» active ownership programs for public equities, including voting proxies, engaging portfolio companies on their environmental, social and governance policies and practices, and advocating for regulatory reforms to protect investors and strengthen shareholder rights.

Described by the New York Times «a super-specialist» in human rights activism, Simon Billenness has over 25 years of experience in advising investors on shareholder advocacy.

As Co-chair of the Business and Human Rights Group of Amnesty International USA, Simon Billenness helps manage Amnesty International USA's use of a portfolio of stocks for shareholder activism on issues of human rRights Group of Amnesty International USA, Simon Billenness helps manage Amnesty International USA's use of a portfolio of stocks for shareholder activism on issues of human rightsrights.

It centers on the idea that management's objective is, or should be, maximizing value for shareholders, but it addresses a wide range of topics — from performance measurement and executive compensation to shareholder rights, the role of directors, and corporate responsibility.

Zooming in on climate change, Proxy Preview highlights one new shareholder proposal «that raises questions about transporting oil and gas by train and several taking up different angles on deforestation that connect ecological and human rights impacts.»

Continuing a 2018 proxy season trend, two more companies are relying on SEC guidance to exclude shareholder proposals relating to special meeting rights under questionable circumstances.

Among the topics on the agenda: the evolution of shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new shareholder activism and research findings about activist funds» returns, the amended Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new Shareholder Rights Directive (EU) 2017/828, litigation and its effectiveness as tool for activist investors, and what can an issuer do to adequately address activists» new challenges.

To the contrary, limitations on shareholder voting rights in fact are as old as the corporate form itself.

On the one hand, in some respects the rule is more restrictive of shareholder rights than is the state law it supposedly effectuates.

One of the governance principles is that «Shareholders should be entitled to voting rights in proportion to their economic interest...» In other words, the Group does not favour multi-voting share structures that characterize over 80 companies on the TSX and that have been popular in Canadian IPOs over the last few years (see comments on Aritzia's IPO here).

Assets on the left, liabilities on the right, shareholder's equity below liabilities.

BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry, and the company's previously disclosed review of strategic alternatives.

However, it seems to me that if I am an employee or a shareholder, the corporation should not have the right to speak on my behalf.

Many factors could cause BlackBerry's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward - looking statements, including, without limitation: BlackBerry's ability to enhance its current products and services, or develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to new product introductions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to mitigate the impact of the anticipated decline in BlackBerry's infrastructure access fees on its consolidated revenue by developing an integrated services and software offering; intense competition, rapid change and significant strategic alliances within BlackBerry's industry; BlackBerry's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks associated with BlackBerry's foreign operations, including risks related to recent political and economic developments in Venezuela and the impact of foreign currency restrictions; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenues and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; risks related to BlackBerry's ability to implement and to realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; BlackBerry's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks; BlackBerry's ability to attract and retain key personnel; risks related to intellectual property rights; BlackBerry's ability to expand and manage BlackBerry ® World ™; risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; BlackBerry's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; BlackBerry's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; BlackBerry's ability to obtain rights to use software or components supplied by third parties; BlackBerry's ability to successfully maintain and enhance its brand; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; BlackBerry's ability to continue to adapt to recent board and management changes and headcount reductions; reliance on strategic alliances with third - party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; BlackBerry's reliance on third - party manufacturers; potential defects and vulnerabilities in BlackBerry's products; risks related to litigation, including litigation claims arising from BlackBerry's practice of providing forward - looking guidance; potential charges relating to the impairment of intangible assets recorded on BlackBerry's balance sheet; risks as a result of actions of activist shareholders; government regulation of wireless spectrum and radio frequencies; risks related to economic and geopolitical conditions; risks associated with acquisitions; foreign exchange risks; and difficulties in forecasting BlackBerry's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry.

«We said we're all going to miss each other, but we felt we had done right by the shareholders,» says Dean O'Hare, who'd sat on the board since 2000.

A shareholder proposal by John Harrington and Northstar Asset Management Inc. entitled «Board Committee on Human Rights» to amend the Company's bylaws (Proposal No. 8);

Employee stock ownership under ESOPs gives workers confidential voting rights on major corporate issues, so that they have some formal corporate governance rights in closely held corporations, and in stock market companies, employee owners have the same rights as other public shareholders.

They have a high return on capital, consistently good returns, and they're run by leaders who want to create long - term value for shareholders while also treating their stakeholders right.»

There's one thing Georgetti did get right: Canadian companies have, on average, increased their dividend payments to shareholders since the recession.

An equity fund pays investors dividends which vary depending on market conditions and the over all performance of the fund... Shareholders are also rewarded with dividends form capital appreciation (an increase in the value of the fund based on market conditions) Equity funds let shareholders benefit from a good performing company, and this along with voting rights, mShareholders are also rewarded with dividends form capital appreciation (an increase in the value of the fund based on market conditions) Equity funds let shareholders benefit from a good performing company, and this along with voting rights, mshareholders benefit from a good performing company, and this along with voting rights, makes them...

Most of the time being a shareholder would give you voting rights on issues within the corporation.

However, on matters of governance and shareholder rights, we believe shareholders should have the power to speak and the opportunity to be heard and effect change if necessary.

Shareholder — The people or organizations who posses some quantity of equity ownership of a company, usually in the form of stock; depending on the ownership formula, shareholders may be entitled to voting rights, dividend payments, or certain degrees of influence in the company, or bear accountability for its management