Sentences with phrase «with shareholder issues»

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Shareholders are starting to see the benefits of employee and customer satisfaction, and with the growing concern of environmental issues and social responsibilities, younger generations are backing companies who align with their interests.

The company also issued a statement indicating it would not renew a shareholder agreement with L'Oreal, in which is has a 23 percent stake, beyond March 21 of this year.

Director Maria Elena Lagomasino, Chair of the Compensation Committee, met directly with one large shareholder and also considered specific summarized feedback derived from major institutional shareholders of Coke (KO) on the issue of executive compensation.

NEW YORK, April 5 (Reuters)- JPMorgan Chase & Co, Amazon.com Inc., and Berkshire Hathaway will focus on the biggest health issues threatening the U.S. economy in their new joint venture, including aligning healthcare payments with employee health and addressing chronic diseases, CEO Jamie Dimon said in his annual letter to shareholders.

Further issues with the banks and potential big losses for shareholders could spark further support for anti-establishment and anti-euro parties.

With the board's blessing, the company will issue a new non-voting class of shares to existing shareholders.

Did any shareholders have governance issues with J Crew before the company's latest filings in December?

But the announcement of a refinancing plan of up to 2.1 billion dollars (including 1.5 billion refinancing debt and 600 million dollars from issuing new shares), along with suspension of dividends to shareholders, is making financial analysts» concerns look justified.

Nexus Minerals has entered into a Heads of Agreement with the shareholders of MTIC Corporate that gives Nexus an option to acquire 20 per cent of the issued capital of MTIC.

He then sued the company for «Proposal 2» in Apple's proxy statement, which essentially only allows Apple to issue preferred stock with the approval of shareholders.

I don't mean run it in the red — I mean pay yourself a huge salary, reward yourself with a gigantic bonus regardless of actual company performance, and issue a special class of shares that only you own that gives you ten times the dividends the other shareholders receive.

Ms. Devine served as President and Managing Director of a Norwegian affiliate of ExxonMobil from 1996 to 2000, and since 1988 held various corporate positions responsible for shareholder relations and governance issues, as well as international government relations with an emphasis on Vietnam, Indonesia, Nigeria and Russia.

The move to change the rules around issuing such stock upset Einhorn, who went public with the dispute and filed a lawsuit to block the vote, scheduled for Apple's annual shareholder meeting Feb. 27.

Under Bruce's direction Newground, in conjunction with sister firm Investor Voice, has led hundreds of successful shareholder engagements with corporations on a wide range of ESG and sustainability issues.

In connection with the acquisition of XA Secure, the Company also issued 265,012 shares of restricted stock, issued 318,966 options to purchase the Company's common stock and may be required to pay an additional $ 3.92 million to certain key employee - shareholders of XA Secure.

It can be argued that mega-mutual fund advisors have been drawn into an alliance with the shareholder empowerment movement on the issues of proxy access and dual class share structures created through IPOs like Snap Inc.'s, which resulted in a class of non-voting shares, simply because of the business opportunity such an alliance represents.

Shareholder resolutions, also known as shareholder proposals, are an important investor tool typically used when a dialogue with a corporation on a given issue stalls or is unShareholder resolutions, also known as shareholder proposals, are an important investor tool typically used when a dialogue with a corporation on a given issue stalls or is unshareholder proposals, are an important investor tool typically used when a dialogue with a corporation on a given issue stalls or is unproductive.

Shareholders had filed 433 resolutions related to ESG issues by the middle of February, compared with 417 in the same period last year, As You Sow says in its annual Proxy Preview report.

It is worth mentioning that John Wilcox is also directly involved in high - profile Morrow Sodali assignments, when the issues at stake («delicate» items in the Agenda, need to deal with activist «shareholders», consultation at Board level, etc) require it.

Investors have filed a record number of shareholder proposals on ESG issues this year, with a focus on climate change and corporate political activity, according to the As You Sow shareholder advocacy group.

It also offers insider details from shareholder advocates and issue experts, as well as resources for how institutional investors with a social mission can better align their values with their votes, with a sharp eye on the financial bottom line.

A board acting in this capacity and with the knowledge of the company's business and the implications for a particular proposal on that company's business is well situated to analyze, determine and explain whether a particular issue is sufficiently significant because the matter transcends ordinary business and would be appropriate for a shareholder vote.

When we issue payments or grants of equity to selling shareholders in connection with an acquisition, we evaluate whether the payments or awards are compensatory.

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has issued a voting recommendation inconsistent with the Board's recommendation on the say on pay proposal.

Tillerson may be looking to improve his reputation with shareholders after some notable issues at the firm in recent years, and a transformational deal could do just that.

2017.03.22 RBC Board of Directors to engage with shareholders and other stakeholders on proxy access he Board of Directors of Royal Bank of Canada («RY» on TSX and NYSE) issued the following statement today:...

«We will explain how shareholder proposals on environmental, social, and corporate governance matters often raise issues with a direct impact on long - term shareholder value (e.g., effective management of climate change risk or encouraging stronger board oversight and independence).

«We have engaged with both the prior and the current administrations in advocating on business issues that we believe are in the best interests of our consumers, teammates, and shareholders,» the statement said.

At last year's annual meeting, the company's advisory vote on executive compensation failed to receive majority support from shareholders, with approximately 29 % of shareholders supporting the proposal; however this was just one of the issues the company faced in the past year.

One thing is for certain however, an early shot has been fired across the bow of UK boards: Pay remains a highly contentious issue, and one which shareholders are willing to provide management with bloody noses and public embarrassment over.

This year, shareholders will have an opportunity to weigh in on the eventual changes amidst a backdrop of continued multi-billion dollar settlements for allegations of misconduct regarding a litany of issues (including the «London Whale» trading fiasco, evidence of collusion to rig CDS and foreign exchange markets, and continued mortgage - backed security litigation), along with the Fed and FDIC's decision to label the Company's «living will» proposal as «not credible.»

Glass Lewis» season reviews provide market - specific overviews of the key developments in governance, shareholder activism and stewardship, executive compensation and ESG that defined the 2016 proxy season, along with in - depth case studies detailing how these issues played out in practice.

Issuers can also use the portal to request a meeting with Glass Lewis, propose a topic for a Proxy Talk conference call (a public forum that enables companies or dissident shareholders to discuss issues in an open dialogue) and to notify Glass Lewis of any updated company disclosure or potential data discrepancies in our analysis.

With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the fund will issue a notice to shareholders and an accompanying press release which will provide detailed information regarding the amount and estimated composition of the distribution and other related information.

In its release, Magna said the vote was «impacted» by the voting recommendation issued in April by ISS Proxy Advisory Services, which recommended shareholders withhold their votes for the three directors because of the way they handled the buyout deal with Mr. Stronach.

The Berkshire culture to never sell a subsidiary, to centralize capital allocation, allow subsidiaries to use their own unique business systems with zero interference from HQ, fair management compensation plans, treating shareholders like partners, to act quickly on ever deal, to pass up back deals, to have the Rock of Gibraltar balance sheet with available cash to invest when the market crashes, to pay cash for quality businesses instead of issuing stock and to attract a unique set of business owners who would only sell to Berkshire.

Explaining to its shareholders how it is addressing strategic risks linked to major environmental and social policy issues, such as climate change and human rights, is an important dialogue every corporation needs to engage in with its shareholders.

I emphasized issues like valuations and peak - to - peak returns in the semi-annual report, because the period of unusual overvaluation since 2000 might otherwise leave shareholders with an inaccurate understanding of «characteristic» performance for the Strategic Growth Fund.

Shareholder resolutions have seen rising support on key issues ranging from governance practices to climate change to pay equity, and the recent expansion of proxy access provides long - term investors with an opportunity to shape the board itself.

For these types of meetings, Glass Lewis may engage with an issuer or shareholder during the solicitation period, if such dialogue will lead to a better understanding of a party's position regarding certain issues, thus enhancing our report.

Despite some one - time issues with the company's procurement costs last quarter, this company has delivered excellent profit growth and consistent free cash flow for its shareholders over the past several years.

Our M&A services also provides a level of deal insurance, as our services are geared to position the company with the greatest opportunity to gain and maximize shareholder support for the transaction while eliminating possible errors on often overlooked logistical issues.

In 2014, for example, shareholder proposals related to social and political issues received average support of 29 % with ISS's support, and only 5 % if ISS recommended against.

CCRIM members bought shares of stock in major hotel chains in order to address the issue of trafficking as shareholders with hotel corporate management, as well as with the local franchises in the Indianapolis area.

For Murray Goulburn shareholders, a quick sale would be ideal given it is battling trust issues with farmers and is yet to stabilise its milk intake as farmers continue to defect to rivals offering higher farmgate prices.

RiceBran Technologies (NASDAQ: RIBT and RIBTW)(the «Company»), a global leader in the production and marketing of value added products derived from rice bran, today issued a letter to shareholders in connection with the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that is scheduled for June 22, 2016 in Scottsdashareholders in connection with the Company's 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders that is scheduled for June 22, 2016 in ScottsdaShareholders that is scheduled for June 22, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

These are all issues I'll consider with the other shareholders before arriving at any final conclusion.»

Corporate Accountability International issued a press release coinciding with Nestlé's 2010 shareholder meeting, highlighting that sales of Nestlé bottled water are falling, stating:

Baby Milk Action's Campaigns Coordinator, Mike Brady, raised the issue directly with Nestlé Chairman, Peter - Brabeck - Letmathé, at the Nestlé shareholder meeting last week (16 April), which he attended mainly to raise Nestlé's aggressive marketing of baby milk.

The commission was very clear on the issue with regards to the Finance Minister as been a former shareholder, beneficiary of several companies in the securities market and more importantly a former director to some of these companies and his interest to see these institutions attain a certain growth within that sector has the Potential to Conflict with the interest of the State.This revelations by the commission is very serious with its potential risk alerted is enormous to affect the securities sector of the country.