The Background: An insurgent won control of the board of directors of EQT Corporation in a proxy contest using a so-called "universal proxy card."
The Issue: While the merits of universal ballots remain subject to debate,...more
The Background: Corporate share buybacks skyrocketed in today's low interest rate environment and the trend is likely to continue.
The Issue: Although stock buybacks are an efficient method to return cash to shareholders,...more
The Background: The spotlight on board diversity—particularly gender diversity—will continue to be a central theme in the 2019 proxy season.
The Issue: Public company directors should anticipate that their board's...more
The Background: In recent years, issues relating to environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") topics have become higher corporate priorities, tracking with the developing expectations of investors and the public.
The...more