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Proxy Governance Update: Restricted Share Plans – A new resurgence

Boudicca’s Corporate Governance Manager, Patricia Aizpurua Martin, focusses on Restricted Share Plans.
This update is the outcome of a research project directed by Cormac Chesser, Corporate Governance Manager.

Notable Highlights:
• Restricted Share Plans – a fresh insight into share award plans and Boudicca’s insight on their history.
• Market views on Restricted Share Plans – an analysis of proxy advisers and investors’ policies and voting precedent.
• Case studies – a sample of proposals with wide support from shareholders and instances of dissent.

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Proxy Governance Update: Celebrating those tasked with Governance and Leadership

March was a time of celebration for all of those involved in governance and leadership. At the beginning of March we came together to celebrate International Women’s Day with the Women’s Company Secretary Circle (WoCoS) and shared an evening of insightful discussions on the topics for the 2021 AGM season. This was followed by the Non-Executive Director Awards on 25 March, an event that celebrated the ‘best’ in governance across the categories of FTSE 100, FTSE All Share, FTSE AIM, Private/Private, Not for Profit/ Public Service Organisation Equity Backed, with Dame Helen Alexander receiving the 'NED to Watch', and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Looking forwards we are preparing all involved in governance for the AGM season ahead, considering key themes in our 2021 AGM Season Forecast.

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Proxy Governance Update: Assessing the Policy Updates of the Top Proxy Advisory Agencies

Considering the policies of the most prominent proxy advisory agencies.
As we enter the 2021 AGM season, we prepare ourselves by looking through the lens of a key stakeholder group, the proxy advisory agencies (‘Proxy Advisers’), and consider what changes will impact their voting recommendations at AGMs over the season.

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Proxy Governance Update: January 2021 round-up

A special message from Boudicca's Head of Corporate Governance, Anne-Marie Clarke.
As we enter another eventful AGM season, the team and I wish to impart our insights on what is to come.

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2021 Proxy Governance Update Preparing for the AGM Season

As we reflect on an eventful 2020, we look forward to another extraordinary year and prepare for a lively 2021 AGM Season. We are pleased to introduce our new Heads of Corporate Governance, Anne-Marie Clarke and Olayinka Agbede, who have been helping many clients successfully overcome shareholder engagement challenges.

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2021 Non-Executive Director Awards

Boudicca from Equiniti (EQ) are pleased to co-sponsor the Non-Executive Director Awards. Boudicca's Managing Director, Sheryl Cuisia, is proud to be a member of the Judging Panel. Nominations for the 2021 Awards are now open until 29 November 2020. Let's get voting!

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WoCoS and Friday Flash Update

As part of our COVID-19 Special Updates and in advance of the Women’s Company Secretary Circle (WoCoS) on Monday 14 September at 17:00 GMT, we provide you a policy ‘brief’ on diversity & inclusion, along with a quick note on cash box placings.

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Friday Flash Update

As part of our COVID-19 Special Updates, we provide you fresh insights on diversity & inclusion and M&A. Read Women on Board's article 'Will Your Board Step Up for Black Lives Matter?' and CTFN's commentary 'Mergers and Acquisitions at a Time of Coronavirus'.

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2020 AGM Mid-Season Review

As part of our COVID-19 Special Updates
we are pleased to present our key findings from this year’s highly eventful and extraordinary proxy voting season.

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COVID-19 Proxy Governance Update 5

A brief review of the week’s latest developments and a commentary on the outlook for corporate boards by diversity champions, Audeliss.

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