Tag: shareholder activism

BlackRock to test shareholder democracy in the UK
Chief executive Larry Fink seeks ‘to translate individual investor views into voting instructions’ for the first time.

The rise of corporate democracy
After BlackRock’s move to expand voting choice to its clients, other investors will rightly be expecting their companies to follow suit.

Shell faces shareholder litigation over climate risk
Campaign group ClientEarth claims board members have breached their directors’ duties by failing to “properly prepare” for climate change.

ESG activism ‘likely to proliferate’ following ExxonMobil vote
Academic argues that the Exxon/Engine No.1 case could be a template for how to make companies confront climate risk.

Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.

Collaboration is key for the challenging AGM season ahead
With shareholder activism on the rise, boards must ensure they engage fully with investor concerns and demonstrate how they are addressing crucial issues.

Be proactive with shareholder engagement to avoid damaging disputes
Visibility and proactive shareholder engagement is the key to quelling investor dissent and getting your company on the front foot for the AGM season.

Shareholder activism might sound good, but it won’t change much
Relying on shareholders to make corporations more accountable is misguided. There are far more direct and effective measures available.

Trend for portfolio reviews drives M&A optimism
The appetite for M&A is rising despite uncertain times. Behind it is the growing popularity of quarterly portfolio reviews.

Stobart appoints first female executive in board overhaul
Plans to refresh Stobart Group’s board are apace, with Ginny Pulbrook taking a non-executive role.