Turning Around a Low Say-On-Pay Vote

Say-on-pay votes remain a critical way for shareholders to express discontent with executive compensation packages. But they also act as a barometer for shareholder dissatisfaction with the board. Gauging how investors might vote on say on pay ahead of the company’s annual meeting can help avoid an embarrassing or contentious director reelection vote or other… Continue reading Turning Around a Low Say-On-Pay Vote

Board Moves: Poor Meeting Attendance Hits Election Result

Missing one regular in-person board meeting and two telephone audit committee meetings was enough to drive Eric Rose’s attendance on the Abiomed board down to 70%. Prior to 2018, Rose, a heart surgeon and researcher, had attended all board and audit committee meetings since he joined the board in 2014. However, his difficult 2018 schedule and lackluster attendance… Continue reading Board Moves: Poor Meeting Attendance Hits Election Result