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Executive Chairman Research – Policy and Practice
This note provides a brief review of the policy and practices behind the appointment and requirements for UK PLC Board Chairmen.
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This note provides a brief review of the policy and practices behind the appointment and requirements for UK PLC Board Chairmen.
2017 was a busy year for Boudicca: City commentators continue to regularly report pressure on Boards to improve governance practices and their disclosure. Investors and proxy advisory agencies continue to be influential so it is not surprising that 2017 saw a substantial rise in demand for Boudicca’s services.
The Boudicca Corporate Governance Team has updated its Key Issues Document on the 2017 AGM Voting Season for your perusal.
Since 2014, a quoted company’s directors’ remuneration policy must be approved by shareholders’ resolution at least every three years.
Proxy solicitation has been practiced since the 1930s and has evolved to reflect the changing nature of share-ownership, the proliferation of disclosure and regulation, and the changing expectations of shareholders.
Boudicca mentioned in article. The number of binding remuneration policy votes that are due for renewal in 2017 has the potential to be reported as a “shareholder spring 2.0”, reflecting continuing sensitivity about executive pay.
Ethical Boardroom features Boudicca Proxy Consultants in an article that discusses companies' ability to effectively communicate and motivate their shareholders into proxy voting at AGMs, EGMs, M&A and corporate actions.