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Activists Say ‘Yes’ to ‘Vote No’ Campaigns in 2025

Withhold campaigns are not new. However, according to Diligent Market Intelligence, 33 distinct activist withhold campaigns took place in the 12 months ended June 30, 2025, up from 23 in the same period of 2023–24 and 24...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Preparation for 2024 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2025 Annual Shareholder Meetings

Every year, Mintz provides analysis of the regulatory developments that impact public companies as they prepare for their fiscal year-end filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and their annual shareholder...more

Mintz - Privacy & Cybersecurity Viewpoints

Preparation for 2023 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2024 Annual Shareholder Meetings

A number of significant regulatory, legal, market, and ESG-related developments and issues will affect how public companies approach the upcoming year-end reporting process. As in past years, Mintz has prepared an in-depth...more

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

Better Late than Never: Virtual Shareholder Meetings Now Available to South Carolina-Chartered Corporations

South Carolina-chartered corporations may now hold virtual meetings of shareholders whereby shareholders and proxy holders not physically present at the annual or special meeting location may participate by means of remote...more

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Proxies, Pay, and the Brave New World of ESG

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Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters are now the subject of significantly greater regulatory scrutiny and are becoming a more prominent part of public companies’ mandatory filings, shareholder proposals, and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Matters To Consider for the 2023 Annual Meeting and Reporting Season

Companies have important decisions to make as they prepare for the 2023 annual meeting and reporting season. We have compiled this overview of key issues — including SEC disclosure requirements, recent SEC guidance,...more

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Universal proxies are here - are you ready?

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As discussed in our November 17, 2021 post, management of public companies are required to use universal proxy cards for shareholder meetings involving most election contests held after August 31, 2022. This means that both...more

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SEC Proposes New Rules to Enhance Disclosure and Investor Protection Relating to SPACs and Projections – Impact on Target...

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules and amendments (the Proposed Rules) to enhance disclosure and expand liability in initial public offerings by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)...more

Mintz - Energy & Sustainability Viewpoints

Preparation for 2021 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2022 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As public companies embark on the year-end reporting process, they will need to consider, and in some cases take steps to address, a number of significant developments and issues. As in past years, Mintz has prepared a...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

SEC Adopts Universal Proxy Rules

On November 17, 2021, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted mandatory universal proxy rules that will apply for all contested director elections, which it had previously proposed in 2016. Under the final...more

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

SEC Adopts Final Rules Requiring Universal Proxy Cards

On November 17, 2021, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted final rules requiring the use of a universal proxy card by all parties in contested elections for directors at shareholder meetings. The rules require...more

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SEC Approves Universal Proxy Card Rules; Proposes to Rescind Portions of July 2020 Amendments to Proxy Advisor Rules

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Yesterday the SEC approved new proxy rules requiring the use of universal proxy cards by management and shareholders soliciting proxy votes for their candidates in non-exempt director election contests, as well as mandating...more

Dorsey & Whitney LLP

SEC Requires Universal Proxy Cards for Contested Director Elections, Amends Other Proxy Disclosure Requirements for All Director...

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As expected, the SEC has adopted final rules requiring the use of universal proxy cards in shareholder meetings involving non-exempt contested director elections held after August 31, 2022. In addition, certain amendments...more

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2022 Proxy Season - Quick Hits

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Considerations for companies planning for next proxy season should include the following: Risk Factors - ..As discussed in our July 13 post, consider current hot topics, including COVID risks, labor market...more

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Massachusetts Executive Order Permitting Massachusetts Public Companies to Hold Virtual-Only Shareholder Meetings to Expire

Massachusetts Governor Charles Baker’s COVID executive order permitting public companies incorporated in Massachusetts to hold virtual-only shareholder meetings is set to expire on August 14, 60 days after the June 15 lifting...more

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Prospects Dim for In-Person Meetings in 2021: Glass Lewis Provides Updated Hybrid/Virtual Approach

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As we approach our 11th month of COVID-19 restrictions, the pandemic continues to evolve with new variants, while vaccination efforts move forward at a snail’s pace because of limited supplies in many states. Many hoped for a...more

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Preparation for 2020 Fiscal Year-End SEC Filings and 2021 Annual Shareholder Meetings

As our clients and friends know, each year Mintz provides an analysis of the regulatory developments that impact public companies as they prepare for their fiscal year-end filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission...more

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COVID-19: Tracker for SEC and related developments for U.S. public companies

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Our Public Company Advisory practice has developed this quick-reference guide for U.S. public companies navigating the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape which continues to impact SEC filing and disclosure obligations,...more

Sullivan & Worcester

Updates to SEC Guidance on Shareholder Meetings and Filing Deadlines; NYSE and Nasdaq Provide Temporary Suspension of Continued...

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Since we first reported on Securities and Exchange Commission COVID-19-related relief and guidance regarding shareholder meetings and filing deadlines, the SEC staff has further updated its relief and guidance for public...more

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Securities Regulators’ Rx for COVID-19

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In response to the national outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), federal securities regulators have provided guidance and relief to the industry. Listed below are some of these actions that are most relevant to...more

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SEC Updates Guidance on Shareholder Meetings Affected by COVID-19

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On April 7, 2020, the SEC updated its prior guidance for conducting shareholder meetings in light of COVID-19 concerns to address delays in printing and mailing of proxy materials and clarify that its guidance applies for...more

Mayer Brown Free Writings + Perspectives

Updated SEC Staff Guidance Regarding Shareholder Meetings

The guidance regarding shareholder meetings has been updated to address a number of matters, including issues related to delays in printing and mailing of proxy materials...more

Goodwin

SEC Updates Guidance on Delays in Printing and Mailing Proxy Materials Due to COVID-19 Impacts

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The staff ("Staff") of the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has updated its guidance on the conduct of shareholder meetings in light of COVID-19 concerns (March 13, 2020),...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Delaware Issues Modified Order Relating to Remote Meeting of Shareholders and Shareholder Notices

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As companies continue to grapple with the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on their ongoing operations, shareholder meetings have become an area of increasing concern for those companies subject to the reporting requirements...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

SEC Updates Shareholder Meeting Guidance

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEC staff provided guidance on changing the date time and place of an annual meeting, switching to a virtual shareholder meeting and certain matters related to shareholder proposals....more

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