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Texas Targets Proxy Advice Based on Nonfinancial Factors With SB 2337

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On June 20, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Senate Bill 2337 (SB 2337), which imposes new regulations on proxy advisory firms — such as ISS and Glass Lewis — when providing voting recommendations and other...more

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Executive Compensation Disclosures Are Back on the (Round)table at the SEC

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The SEC announced on May 16 that it will host a roundtable discussion with representatives from public companies, compensation consultants, lawyers, investors, and other stakeholders on the topic of executive compensation...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Understanding Item 402(x) of Regulation S-K

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Item 402(x) of Regulation S-K, introduced by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 14, 2022, and effective for 2024 proxy statements, requires that public companies disclose detailed information about...more

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New SEC Guidance Eases Form S-3 Registration Process for More Public Companies

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The new registration statement guidance will make capital raises by non-WKSI companies filing on Form S-3 easier, as they can proceed with offerings during periods before their proxy statements are finalized – a privilege...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

SEC Staff Issues New Guidance on Shareholder Proposals and Schedule 13G Eligibility

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On February 12, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) published Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) setting forth staff guidance on shareholder proposals submitted...more

DLA Piper

Shareholder Proposals – The Great Reset Again! (Part 2)

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In our earlier blog post, we discussed Staff Legal Bulletin 14M (SLB 14M), which rescinded prior Staff Legal Bulletin 14L (SLB 14L). The staff of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) indicated that SLB 14M is...more

White & Case LLP

Corp Fin Issues Staff Legal Bulletin 14M

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On February 12, 2025, the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Corporation Finance (the “Staff”) issued new guidance that should provide additional leeway for public companies to exclude...more

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SEC Reinstates Shareholder Proposal Guidance Rescinded Under Chairman Gensler

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In one of its first actions under the new Administration, the SEC staff issued new guidance that largely reinstated older guidance that had supported the ability of public companies to exclude shareholder proposals from their...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: SEC Staff Legal Bulletin 14M Rescinds Prior Staff Guidance and Implements More Company-Friendly Approaches to...

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On February 12, 2025, the Division of Corporation Finance (Staff) of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued Staff Legal Bulletin No. 14M (SLB 14M) concerning shareholder proposals for public company proxy...more

Cooley LLP

Corp Fin Starts Redlining CDI Changes!

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Sure, it’s important to know that Corp Fin recently issued three new CDIs and updated two existing CDIs regarding Notices of Exempt Solicitations (also known as “PX14A6G” filings)....more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Things to Keep in Mind for Your Annual Report on Form 10-K and Proxy Statement

We invite you to read our latest client alert to assist in the preparation of your 10-K and 2025 annual meeting proxy statement. This alert highlights new disclosure requirements, hot topics and regulatory enforcement actions...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Securities Snapshot: 4th Quarter 2024 - 2025 Reporting Season – Key Considerations

As we bid farewell to 2024, we welcome not only another year but also several new disclosure requirements. In this Snapshot, we summarize several developments and best practices for public companies to consider as the 2024...more

A&O Shearman

FORMS 10-K AND 20-F - Preparing for your Annual report

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This guide discusses important themes and trends for the coming annual reporting season. It also includes a “housekeeping checklist” designed to assist you as you prepare your annual report. ANNUAL CYBERSECURITY...more

K&L Gates LLP

Key Disclosure Considerations for Your Upcoming Form 10-K and Proxy Statement

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Public companies should be aware of new disclosure requirements for their upcoming Form 10-K filings for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024 (2024 Form 10-K) and for their upcoming Proxy Statements to be filed in 2025...more

Perkins Coie

Preparing for the 2025 Public Company Reporting Season

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In anticipation of the upcoming reporting season, this Update highlights some of the most significant rule changes, guidance, institutional investor areas of focus, and trends for public companies to consider while preparing...more

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

[Webinar] ESG Outlook: Preparing for the 2025 Reporting Season - December 17th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

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Join Bass, Berry & Sims and leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) along with corporate and securities thought leaders for the next installment of our ESG Impact Webinar series. As public companies prepare for...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Securities Law Update - November 2024

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Welcome to the latest edition of Fenwick’s Securities Law Update....more

DLA Piper

From Expert to Director: How to Navigate the Complexities and Scrutiny of Public Company Board Service

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Becoming a first-time director of a public company is a goal not easily achieved and can represent a significant personal and professional accomplishment, giving an individual a platform to share their expertise to help a...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Key Considerations for New Insider Trading Disclosures

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The following new SEC insider trading disclosures will be required in companies’ upcoming Forms 10-K (FY 2024) and/or proxy statements...more

A&O Shearman

Delaware Supreme Court Holds Proxy Disclosures Deficient In Failing To Disclose Advisors’ Conflicts Of Interests

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On May 1, 2024, the Delaware Supreme Court, sitting en banc, reversed the dismissal of breach of fiduciary claims against Inovalon Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) and its CEO and directors in connection with the Company’s...more

Morgan Lewis - ML Benefits

SEC Enforcement of Proxy Perquisite Disclosures

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is continuing its focus on disclosure of executive perquisites—and aircraft usage in particular—in registration statements, periodic reports, and proxy statements....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

2024 Annual Meeting Filing and Disclosure Requirements

When finalizing proxy materials for annual shareholder meetings, companies should consider the following areas, which are described in more detail below: - SEC Proxy Filing Requirements - Proxy Statement Disclosures...more

White & Case LLP

Key Considerations for the 2024 Annual Reporting and Proxy Season Part II: Proxy Statements

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Each year in our Annual Memo series, White & Case's Public Company Advisory Group provides practical insights on preparing Annual Reports on Form 10-Ks, Annual Meeting Proxy Statements and, for FPIs, the Annual Report on Form...more

Smith Anderson

Public Companies Update: Reminders for the 2024 Form 10-K and Proxy Statement Filing Season

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In this Client Alert, we highlight key considerations public companies should keep in mind when preparing their upcoming annual reports on Form 10-K and proxy statements, including rule changes, recent guidance and reporting...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Securities Snapshot: 4th Quarter 2023 - The SEC’s Gift to You: New Disclosure Requirements Effective This Quarter

As 2023 comes to an end, we reflect on how active the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rulemaking agenda was throughout the year. As companies prepare for their annual reports and proxy statements, we summarize new...more

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