Regulators consider proxy-access proposals
The SEC is weighing two proposals that address the contentious issue of shareholder proxy access.
The SEC is weighing two proposals that address the contentious issue of shareholder proxy access. One plan would allow companies to block shareholder efforts to nominate candidates to corporate boards; the other would allow proxy-access proposals for shareholders who met certain requirements. Comments on both proposals were due Oct. 2. For more information, visit sec.gov/rules/proposed/2007/34-56161.pdf and sec.gov/rules/proposed/2007/34-56160.pdf.
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