Key updates for the 2020 proxy season include: Problematic Governance Structure Newly Public Companies. 0000002290 00000 n There should be a clear link between variable pay and company performance that drives sustained value creation for our clients as shareholders. Therefore, we will generally support the reduction or the elimination of supermajority voting requirements to the extent that we determine shareholders ability to protect their economic interests is improved. WebProxy voting is a key climate-risk management tool and part of our stewardship-escalation process. An offering may be made only by delivery of a confidential offering memorandum to appropriate investors. In the event that the board chooses to have a combined Chair/CEO or a non-independent Chair, we support the designation of a Lead Independent director, with the ability to: 1) provide formal input into board meeting agendas; 2) call meetings of the independent directors; and 3) preside at meetings of independent directors. We encourage companies to disclose how their capital allocation to various energy sources is consistent with their strategy. While we believe special awards[11] should be used sparingly, we acknowledge that there may be instances when such awards are appropriate. We will take the total number of board commitments across our global policies into account for director elections. Introducing the possibility of such reimbursement may incentivize disruptive and unnecessary shareholder campaigns. Comprehensive disclosures provide investors with a sense of the companys long-term risk management practices and, more broadly, the quality of the boards oversight. We note there may be cases in which the final vote recommendation at a particular company We are particularly interested in understanding how risk oversight processes evolve in response to changes in corporate strategy and/or shifts in the business and related risk environment. BIS recognizes that climate change can be challenging for many companies, as they seek to drive long-term value by mitigating risks and capturing opportunities. Where a company has not adequately demonstrated, through actions and/or disclosures, how material issues are appropriately identified, managed, and overseen, we will consider voting against the re-election of those directors responsible for the oversight of such issues, as indicated below. Academic and other research reveals correlations between specific dimensions of diversity and effects on decision-making processes and outcomes. Business model, strategy, location, and company size may also impact our analysis of board diversity. They can be adapted and customized for use by foundations, endowments, asset managers, and retail investors. We consider the share price over multiple time periods prior to the date of the merger announcement. 0000110450 00000 n Webthe extent there are any conflicts between these guidelines and the contract language, the contract language will control. An avalanche occured earlier this evening at ABCI Quarry, Maudarh, Hnahthial District burying atleast 15 people and 3 machinery. BpUgwfZjYhX~,wEY ZQV+U%q?K$v ? To this end, performance reviews and skills assessments should be conducted by the nominating/governance committee or the Lead Independent Director. HtPMO[1W>omK AT bPE4D4iT$\zfr]dW XM)sq= )b# ZKEES-hKl>&V;_!8?-Dh0Xc 9Td&1gXlfd6#:h!A8 lm%J\S U1 Mi[M {C/](gT%*B^yS The roles and responsibilities cited here are not all-encompassing and are noted for reference as to how these leadership positions may be defined. Boards should disclose how the corporate governance structures adopted upon a companys initial public offering (IPO) are in shareholders best long-term interests. 0000013331 00000 n Consequently, we ask companies to demonstrate a robust approach to HCM and provide shareholders with disclosures to understand how their approach aligns with their stated strategy and business model. All rights reserved. BIS generally supports proposals to seek exclusive forum for certain shareholder litigation. Where a poison pill is put to a shareholder vote by management, our policy is to examine these plans individually. It is our view that long-term shareholders should have the opportunity, when necessary and under reasonable conditions, to nominate directors on the companys proxy card.[19]. We generally favor prompt recoupment from any senior executive whose compensation was based on faulty financial reporting or deceptive business practices. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. We typically defer to the board in setting the appropriate size and believe that directors are generally in the best position to assess the optimal board size to ensure effectiveness. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to corporate political activities. 0000013250 00000 n WebInvesting involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Where several measures are grouped into one proposal, BIS may reject certain positive changes when linked with proposals that generally contradict or impede the rights and economic interests of shareholders. 0000014951 00000 n A growing number of companies, financial institutions, as well as governments, have committed to advancing decarbonization in line with the Paris Agreement. ? q+Hv~ IicC"%l|lc?gN.yV^}v]wmY]Mtuw?aY:M}Q]1_/)f_Xe[iRVyxrI^r.%"W`O`!q Compensation committees should guard against contractual arrangements that would entitle executives to material compensation for early termination of their contract. This structure should be aligned with shareholder interests, particularly the generation of sustainable, long-term value. We also generally oppose plans that allow for repricing without shareholder approval. Self identified board demographic diversity can usefully be disclosed in aggregate, consistent with local law. Who may vote: If you owned shares of RTX Common Stock at the close of business on March 7, 2023, you are entitled to receive this Notice of the 2023 Annual Meeting and to vote at the meeting, either during the virtual meeting or by proxy. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the leading proxy advisors in the United States, have announced updates and clarifications for their voting guidelines for the 2022 proxy season. The most common form of ESPP qualifies for favorable tax treatment under Section 423of the Internal Revenue Code. WebName of proxy vote by the homeowners association during the _____ meeting. These guidelines are also intended to inform all investors on how to vote in an ESG-aligned way. 1. The research and benchmark policy voting recommendations from both proxy advisors are considered as part of the proxy voting decision . These clauses also tend to specify that an all-cash bid for all shares that includes a fairness opinion and evidence of financing does not trigger the pill, but forces either a special meeting at which the offer is put to a shareholder vote or requires the board to seek the written consent of shareholders, where shareholders could rescind the pill at their discretion. hA vRW|d'XDsx9sx9 & endstream endobj 2037 0 obj <>/Metadata 345 0 R/Names 2038 0 R/Outlines 121 0 R/Pages 339 0 R/StructTreeRoot 347 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 2038 0 obj <> endobj 2039 0 obj >/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 -306.0 -396.0]>>/PageUIDList<0 544>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Thumb 307 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 2040 0 obj <> endobj 2041 0 obj <>stream The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor effectively fulfilling its role. We recognize that some companies may report using different standards, which may be required by regulation, or one of a number of private standards. 0000005611 00000 n Webguidelines are based on a commitment to create and preserve economic value and to advance principles of good corporate governance. (go back), 16For example, BlackRocks Capital Markets Assumptions anticipate 25 points of cumulative economic gains over a 20-year period in an orderly transition as compared to the alternative. These may include instances where shareholders nominate director candidates, oppose the view of management and/or the board on mergers, acquisitions, or other transactions, etc. We will consider a variety of possible voting outcomes in contested situations, including the ability to support a mix of management and dissident nominees. In general, we support market-standardized proxy access proposals, which allow a shareholder (or group of up to 20 shareholders) holding three percent of a companys outstanding shares for at least three years the right to nominate the greater of up to two directors or 20% of the board. Where discretion has been used by the compensation committee, we look for disclosures relating to how and why the discretion was used and how the adjusted outcome is aligned with the interests of shareholders. Where a director serves on an excessive number of boards, which may limit their capacity to focus on each boards needs, we may vote against that individual. 0000005166 00000 n We evaluate a number of factors, which may include: the qualifications and past performance of the dissident and management candidates; the validity of the concerns identified by the dissident; the viability of both the dissidents and managements plans; the ownership stake and holding period of the dissident; the likelihood that the dissidents strategy will produce the desired change; and whether the dissident represents the best option for enhancing long-term shareholder value. We encourage the company to explain their executive succession planning process, including where accountability lies within the boardroom for this task, without prematurely divulging sensitive information commonly associated with this exercise. Please refer to the member's contract benefits in effect at the time of service to determine coverage or non-coverage of these services as it applies to an individual member. We may decide to support a shareholder proposal requesting additional disclosures if we identify a material inconsistency or feel that further transparency may clarify how the companys political activities support its long-term strategy. (go back), 15The global aspiration to achieve a net-zero global economy by 2050 is reflective of aggregated efforts; governments representing over 90% of GDP have committed to move to net-zero over the coming decades. 0000004157 00000 n In our view, an informative indicator of diversity for such companies is having at least two women and a director who identifies as a member of an underrepresented group. We generally view the boards discretion to establish voting rights on a when-issued basis as a potential anti-takeover device, as it affords the board the ability to place a block of stock with an investor sympathetic to management, thereby foiling a takeover bid without a shareholder vote. While we welcome any disclosures and commitments companies choose to make regarding Scope 3 emissions, we recognize that these are provided on a good-faith basis as methodology develops. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Posted by Sandy Boss, John Roe and Jessica McDougall, BlackRock, Inc, on, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Do Diverse Directors Influence DEI Outcomes, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-managing-the-net-zero-transition-february-2022.pdf, Mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and other special transactions, Material sustainability-related risks and opportunities, Employment as a senior executive by the company or a subsidiary within the past five years, An equity ownership in the company in excess of 20%, Having any other interest, business, or relationship (professional or personal) which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the directors ability to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, Where the board has failed to facilitate quality, independent auditing or accounting practices, we may vote against members of the audit committee, Where the company has failed to provide shareholders with adequate disclosure to conclude that appropriate strategic consideration is given to material risk factors (including, where relevant, sustainability factors), we may vote against members of the responsible committee, or the most relevant director, Where it appears that a director has acted (at the company or at other companies) in a manner that compromises their ability to represent the best long-term economic interests of shareholders, we may vote against that individual, Where a director has a multi-year pattern of poor attendance at combined board and applicable committee meetings, or a director has poor attendance in a single year with no disclosed rationale, we may vote against that individual. However, once an item comes to a shareholder vote, we uphold our fiduciary duty to vote in the best long-term interests of our clients, where we are authorized to do so. Over time, greater diversity in the boardroom can also promote greater diversity and resilience in the leadership team, and the workforce more broadly. Mizoram faces the second wave of covid-19 with the bravery of local heroes, ZMC Medical Students Drowned In Tuirivang, Nursing Student Volunteers Herself to Work at ZMC, Perpetrator responsible for tank lorry fire arrested, Mizoram Olympic Association delegates set off for NorthEast Olympic Games 2022, Thingsulthliah PHC Staff Nurse receives Florence Nightingale Award. We look to understand a boards diversity in the context of a companys domicile, market capitalization, business model, and strategy. window.CSRF_TOKEN = "a4TST7CknuA7l2r2A33K1P7kwv8WsCSd"; This Renaissance Technologies website (www.renfund.com) is by invitation only. This site is for persons in the United States only. This process may include internal board evaluations; however, boards may also find it useful to periodically conduct an assessment with a third party. I S S G O V E R N A N C E . 0000033519 00000 n Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to executive compensation. Their voting recommendations on annual meeting proposals influence many institutional investors and play an important role in voting Excluding exigent circumstances, BIS generally considers attendance at less than 75% of the combined board and applicable committee meetings to be poor attendance. Companies should have an established process for identifying, monitoring, and managing business and material risks. WebProxy voting is a key element in our approach to sustainable investing. The Assam Rifles - Friends of the Hill People? Individual proxy votes therefore will differ from these guidelines from time to time. When assessing how to vote including on the election of directors and relevant shareholder proposals robust disclosures are essential for investors to understand, where appropriate, how companies are integrating material sustainability risks and opportunities across their business and strategic, long-term planning. It is in this context that we are interested in diversity in the boardroom. Rather, support for such a proposal might arise in the case of overarching and sustained governance concerns such as lack of independence or failure to oversee a material risk over consecutive years(go back), 5This table is for illustrative purposes only. (go back), 14The ISSB has committed to build upon the SASB standards, which identify material, sustainability-related disclosures across sectors. We generally support stock splits that are not likely to negatively affect the ability to trade shares or the economic value of a share. In this context, we encourage companies to include in their disclosures a business plan for how they intend to deliver long-term financial performance through a transition to global net zero carbon emissions, consistent with their business model and sector. We will evaluate these disclosures to inform our view of how a company is managing material nature-related risks and opportunities, as well as in our assessment of relevant shareholder proposals. SASB standards will over time be adapted to ISSB standards but are the reference reporting tool in the meantime. We support incentive plans that foster the sustainable achievement of results both financial and nonfinancial consistent with the companys strategic initiatives. We look to companies to disclose short-, medium-, and long-term targets, ideally science-based targets where these are available for their sector, for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) reductions and to demonstrate how their targets are consistent with the long-term economic interests of their shareholders. We will typically support qualified ESPP proposals. Sandy Boss is Global Head of Investment Stewardship, John Roe is Head of Investment Stewardship (BIS) in the Americas, and Jessica McDougall is a Director at BlackRock Inc. WebEXECUTIVE SUMMARY Policy Updates for 2023 W W W . (go back), 9Special situations are broadly defined as events that are non-routine and differ from the normal course of business for a companys shareholder meeting, involving a solicitation other than by management with respect to the exercise of voting rights in a manner inconsistent with managements recommendation. 77F?5u\ If you have not received an invitation, and think you should have, please contact your Renaissance representative. We encourage boards to disclose their approach to evaluations, including objectives of the evaluation; if an external party conducts the evaluation; the frequency of the evaluations; and, whether that evaluation occurs on an individual director basis. At a minimum, we expect companies to disclose their Scopes 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, 1 as investors need this information to An EGC should have an independent audit committee by the first anniversary of its IPO, with our standard approach to voting on auditors and audit-related issues applicable in full for an EGC on the first anniversary of its IPO. Where boards find that age limits or term limits are the most efficient and objective mechanism for ensuring periodic board refreshment, we generally defer to the boards determination in setting such limits. 0000013449 00000 n We encourage companies to provide transparency around risk management, mitigation, and reporting to the board. Board Management for Education and Government, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (SOX), statement in 2018 by Keith Johnson and Cynthia Williams. We generally oppose plans that contain evergreen provisions, which allow for automatic annual increases of shares available for grant without requiring further shareholder approval; we note that the aggregate impacts of such increases are difficult to predict and may lead to significant dilution. We hold members of the compensation committee, or equivalent board members, accountable for poor compensation practices and/or structures. These guidelines provide an overview of how ISS approaches proxy voting issues for subscribers of the Sustainability Policy. The compensation committee should carefully consider the specific circumstances of the company and the key individuals the board is focused on incentivizing. This position is based on our view that diversity of perspective and thoughtin the boardroom, in the management team and throughout the companyleads to better long-term economic outcomes for companies. 0000004677 00000 n Companies should disclose the rationale for their selection of primary listing, country of incorporation, and choice of governance structures, particularly where there is conflict between relevant market governance practices. We will typically support amendments to the charter/articles/bylaws where the benefits to shareholders outweigh the costs of failing to make such changes. Voting Process The Proxy Committee has approved proxy voting guidelines applicable to specific types of common proxy proposals (the Approved Guidelines). 0000004042 00000 n WebProxy Voting Guidelines. In the absence of a significant governance concern, we defer to boards to designate the most appropriate leadership structure to ensure adequate balance and independence. The administration of these MFS Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures is overseen by the MFS Proxy Voting Committee, which Past performance is no guarantee of future results. 0000012767 00000 n 0000012093 00000 n WebGlass Lewis 2023 Proxy Voting Policy Guidelines are now available for the United States and Canada, Continental Europe, the UK, and ESG. Voting guidelines. RBC GAM subscribes to the research of both ISS and Glass, Lewis & Co . BIS supports equity plans that align the economic interests of directors, managers, and other employees with those of shareholders. For this reason, BIS sees engagement with and the election of directors as one of our most critical responsibilities. Diversification and asset allocation do not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss. By end January 2023: Publication of updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents on ISS Companies should disclose the steps they are taking to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion; job categories and workforce demographics; and their responses to the U.S. These activities can also create risks, including: the potential for allegations of corruption; certain reputational risks; and risks that arise from the complex legal, regulatory, and compliance considerations associated with corporate political spending and lobbying activity. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration. As part of their responsibilities, board members owe fiduciary duties to shareholders in overseeing the strategic direction, operations, and risk management of the company. This may include when a company needs consistency and stability during a time of transition, e.g., newly public companies or companies undergoing a strategic restructuring. 0000042449 00000 n Dodge & Cox investment leadership & Committee updates. We encourage disclosures aligned with the reporting framework developed by the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), supported by industry-specific metrics, such as those identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), now part of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Foundation. We typically support shareholder proposals on these matters unless the company already has a robust clawback policy that sufficiently addresses our concerns. BIS may take voting action against directors (up to and including the full board) where those actions are viewed as egregiously infringing on shareholder rights. 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Clear and consistent disclosures on these matters are critical for investors to make an informed assessment of a companys HCM practices. Where companies are unwilling to voluntarily implement one share, one vote within a specified timeframe, or are unresponsive to shareholder feedback for change over time, we generally support shareholder proposals to recapitalize stock into a single voting class. It allows boards to have deeper discussions and make more resilient decisions. We may vote against certain directors where changes to governing documents are not put to a shareholder vote within a reasonable period of time, particularly if those changes have the potential to impact shareholder rights (see Director elections). Where compensation structures provide for a front-loaded[10] award, we look for appropriate structures (including vesting and/or holding periods) that motivate sustained performance for shareholders over a number of years. Companies that build strong relationships with their key stakeholders are more likely to meet their own strategic objectives, while poor relationships may create adverse impacts that expose a company to legal, regulatory, operational, and reputational risks. For example, we recognize that topics around taxation and tax reporting are within the domain of local, state, and federal authorities. [16] Yet, the path ahead is deeply uncertain and uneven, with different parts of the economy moving at different speeds. We ask for disclosures to understand the timeframe and responsibilities of this role. In an important change for newly public companies Conversely, we note that some shareholder proposals seek to address topics that are clearly within the purview of certain stakeholders. The materials on this website are for illustration and discussion purposes only and do not constitute an offering. We may oppose plans that provide for the acceleration of vesting of equity awards even in situations where an actual change of control may not occur. However, a large potential payout under a golden parachute arrangement also presents the risk of motivating a management team to support a sub-optimal sale price for a company. Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions EEO-1 Survey. We will consider whether the transaction involves a dissenting board or does not appear to be the result of an arms-length bidding process. (go back), 6For a discussion on the different impacts of diversity see: McKinsey, Diversity Wins: How Inclusion Matters, May 2022; Harvard Business Review, Diverse Teams Feel Less Comfortable and Thats Why They Perform Better, September 2016; Do Diverse Directors Influence DEI Outcomes, September 2022(go back), 7We take a case-by-case approach and consider the size of the board in our evaluation of overall composition and diversity. It is our view that a majority of the directors on the board should be independent to ensure objectivity in the decision-making of the board and its ability to oversee management. Proxy Voting Policy . We believe boards should aspire to meaningful diversity of membership, at least consistent with local regulatory requirements and best practices, while recognizing that building a strong, diverse board can take time. Proxy Voting Guidelines The guidelines are based on generally accepted standards and best practices for corporate gov- Governance is the core means by which boards can oversee the creation of durable, long-term value. Majority vote standards generally assist in ensuring that directors who are not broadly supported by shareholders are not elected to serve as their representatives. Academic and other research reveals correlations between specific dimensions of diversity and effects on decision-making processes and outcomes accountable poor... 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