Sentences with phrase «shareholders vote against the proposal»

He noted that although Apple has characterized it as a pro-shareholder measure, not everyone agrees with that assessment, citing a report from one independent proxy service called Egan - Jones that recommended shareholders vote against the proposal.

Tesla's board is recommending that shareholders vote against the proposal, saying lead independent director Antonio Gracias protects the company against any potential governance issues arising from having a non-independent chairman.

Not exact matches

Exxon Mobil (xom) has stepped up efforts to persuade investors to vote against climate - related proposals at Wednesday's annual meeting with a campaign of calling, writing and lobbying shareholders in person.

Perth - based Amcom Telecommunications has pushed back its scheme meeting to vote on the Vocus Communications takeover deal by two weeks, after Sydney competitor and Amcom's major shareholder TPG Telecom yesterday said it would vote against the proposal.

SINGAPORE, April 19 - Embattled Noble Group said it will drop a provision in its $ 3.4 billion debt restructuring proposal that placed restrictions on shareholders voting against the plan after criticism from the Singapore Exchange.

SINGAPORE, April 19 - Bowing to criticism from the Singapore Exchange and other investors, embattled Noble Group is removing a provision in its $ 3.4 billion debt restructuring proposal that penalised shareholders voting against the plan.

Exxon has recommended that shareholders vote against all of the shareholder proposals this year.

Too often (95 % of the time) fund managers endorse the current board, they vote against other shareholders» proposals and they fail to introduce proposals of their own, Bogle says.

Business Insider reported last week, meanwhile, that the California State Teachers» Retirement System, one of the biggest pension funds in the world, was lobbying shareholders to vote against the proposal.

For example, despite the fact that more than 85 % of outsiders (average shareholders) voted AGAINST the creation of a third class of stock (class C) in 2012, the weight of the insiders» 10 votes per share allowed the passage of this proposal.

For example, despite the fact that more than 85 % of outsiders (average shareholders) voted AGAINST the creation of a third class of stock (class C), the weight of the insiders» 10 votes per share allowed the passage of this proposal.

Approval of the amended and restated Apple Inc. 2014 Employee Stock Plan B Shareholder Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST Proposals 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Unless a contrary choice is specified, proxies solicited by our Board will be voted AGAINST each shareholder proposal

So it's curious that ahead of a shareholder meeting in February, Apple's board of directors is recommending that investors vote against a proposal to increase the diversity of its board and senior management.

The firm, created for the sole purpose of lobbying Taseko to replace two directors and give it a say in key company decisions, had no choice: by the meeting's cut - off date for advanced voting, with 50 % of the votes in, shareholders had voted a resounding 94 % against the dissident's proposals.

Unless you indicate otherwise, the persons named as proxies on the proxy card will vote your Shares: FOR the election of each of the nominees for director named in this proxy statement; FOR the ratification of E&Y as Walmart's independent accountants for fiscal 2014; FOR the non-binding advisory resolution to approve the compensation of the company's NEOs; FOR the approval of the Management Incentive Plan, as amended; and AGAINST each of the shareholder proposals appearing in this proxy statement.

The Board recommends a vote against each of the following shareholder proposals based on broader policy reasons as set forth in Walmart's statements in opposition following each shareholder proposal.

The Board recommends a vote against each of the following shareholder proposals for the reasons set forth in Walmart's statements in opposition following each shareholder proposal.

Shares that are properly voted by the Internet or telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposal.

Given the high level of discontent expressed on the say - on pay proposal last year, when 56.6 % of non-state shareholders voted against, securing support for the proposed remuneration policy may be a challenge.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet, mobile device, or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; «FOR» approval, on an advisory basis, of our executive compensation as described in this Proxy Statement; and «AGAINST» each of the shareholder proposals.

When the votes were announced, investor discontent was even higher than expected, with shareholders resoundingly rejecting the Company's advisory proposal on the remuneration report — in total, just shy of 60 % of voting shareholders registered against votes at the Company's heated AGM.

GM leadership opposed the plan, and shareholder advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis both recommended GM shareholders vote against Greenlight'shareholder advisory firms Institutional Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis both recommended GM shareholders vote against Greenlight'Shareholder Services and Glass Lewis both recommended GM shareholders vote against Greenlight's proposal.

Our Board of Directors recommends you vote (i) «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board; (ii) «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent auditors; and (iii) «AGAINST» each of the three shareholder proposals.

Shares that are properly voted via the Internet or by telephone or for which proxy cards are properly executed and returned will be voted at the Annual Meeting in accordance with the directions given or, in the absence of directions, will be voted in accordance with the Board's recommendations as follows: «FOR» the election of each of the nominees to the Board named herein; «FOR» the ratification of the appointment of our independent auditors; and «AGAINST» the shareholder proposals.

accountants, FOR the advisory vote on executive compensation, FOR the amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, and AGAINST each of the shareholder proposals.

The vote was another sign of discontent among shareholders of the controversial company K12 Inc., with governance advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. citing a «substantial disconnect between compensation and performance results» in its recommendation that shareholders vote against the pay proposal.

Aleph Investments generally will vote against proposals to move the company to another state less favorable to shareholders interests, or to restructure classes of stock in such a way as to benefit one class of shareholders at the expense of another, such as dual classes (A and B shares) of stock.

Proxies shall be voted in the best interests of shareholders, with an emphasis on voting against any management proposals that act in general to insulate companies from the discipline of the market or accountability to shareholders.

April 28, 2016 Following Consolidated - Tomoka's Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 27, 2016, Wintergreen's Liz Cohernour discusses how the votes cast by CTO shareholders have sent a «clear message to the board» by voting against two proposals, and supporting the proposal for CTO to hire an independent adviser to evaluate ways to maximize sharehShareholders on April 27, 2016, Wintergreen's Liz Cohernour discusses how the votes cast by CTO shareholders have sent a «clear message to the board» by voting against two proposals, and supporting the proposal for CTO to hire an independent adviser to evaluate ways to maximize sharehshareholders have sent a «clear message to the board» by voting against two proposals, and supporting the proposal for CTO to hire an independent adviser to evaluate ways to maximize shareholder value.

It is very common to see Boards want shareholders to vote for the binding votes, and against any shareholder proposals.

In situations where, in Glass Lewis» opinion, the existing laws, policies or regulations either provide shareholders with adequate proxy access rights or would prohibit a company's adoption of the requested provision, it will recommend that shareholders vote against such US - style proposals.