As the 2026 proxy season approaches, public companies and their boards are navigating a rapidly evolving executive compensation landscape. Amidst new regulatory scrutiny, shifting investor expectations, and ongoing debate over performance metrics and disclosure practices, early preparation is crucial to mitigate potential challenges and proactively manage compensation matters through effective proxy disclosures, well-executed shareholder engagement, and informed compensation committee actions. READ MORE
What to Expect From the 2022 Proxy Season
If Apple’s (AAPL) example is any indication, the customary springtime challenge between shareholders and corporate boards known as proxy season will result in more concessions by management this year.
On March 4, only 64% of shareholders voted to approve Apple’s executive compensation plan, with naysayers including Norway’s $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, which owns 1% of Apple’s shares. READ MORE