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Proxy Statement Trends By MOLLY DORAN
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ublic companies recognize the importance of the proxy statement, using it to communicate with shareholders, big and small. But how do you successfully accommodate a diverse readership? The key is transparency. Although standards of best practice and regulations evolve,
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the demand for transparency is consistently strong. And with investor activism on the rise, so is heightened scrutiny of companies’ messages from ever larger audiences. Clear and transparent disclosure is key to establishing investor confidence in your company, management and the board. Maverick, Labrador’s corporate
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information research laboratory, recently conducted a benchmark study of the proxy statements filed by companies in the S&P 250, closely examining both content and design. The findings provide insight into how companies approach their proxy filings and how they can increase transparency. BACK TO CONTENTS
