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We are pleased to present our key findings from this year’s proxy voting season so far.
Boudicca’s Corporate Governance Manager, Cormac Chesser, has led the Corporate Governance team to provide you with an insightful analysis which we hope can assist you with planning stakeholder engagement and preparing for the next AGMs.
Boudicca’s Corporate Governance Manager, Erin McCrossan, provides an insight into the Parker Review results and poses the question, “Is UK plc ready to embrace the ambitions of the Parker Review?”
Notable Highlights:
• Ethnic diversity – explanation of the background and key findings of the Parker Review.
• Market views on the Parker Review – an analysis of proxy adviser and investors’ policies.
• Considerations for issuers – reporting on the Parker Review in the Annual Report.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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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