Events & Presentations
Rule 452 and Other SEC Rulings - What IROs Need to Know for the Proxy Season
Dec 8, 2009Recent landmark SEC developments will affect the upcoming proxy season. Join us for a panel discussion featuring leading proxy experts who will discuss what these developments mean for investor relations and shareholder communications professionals. The panel members will summarize important rules, will provide key data on proxy voting patterns from last season and will discuss the impact of discretionary voting before closing with recommendations for preparing for the 2010 proxy season and beyond.
Among other discussion points, the panel will cover:
- NYSE Rule 452 - Recently approved by the SEC - Eliminates broker discretionary voting for board members
- Proposed Proxy Access - Allows shareholders with a designated number of shares over a certain period of time to nominate directors for the annual meeting
- Record number of Legislative proposals including The Shareholder Bill of Rights - U.S. Senator Charles Schumer has proposed giving shareholders more say on executive pay and an easier way to nominate board members
- Proxy Disclosure Rules
Panel Members:
David Drake, President, Georgeson
Frederick J. Marquardt, Managing Director, Morrow & Co., LLC
Don Kittell, Managing Director, Regulatory Affairs, Broadridge Financial Solutions
Moderator: Steve Nutt, Account Executive, Broadridge
When:
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
11:30 AM - Check-in
12:00 - 1:15 PM - Lunch and Presentation
Where:
Denver Athletic Club
1325 Glenarm Pl, Denver
Cost:
NIRI Members - $38
Non-Members - $55
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