Preparing for the AGM

As we enter 2013, board members, CEOs and corporate secretaries are considering what the 2013 proxy season will bring and shareholders will view the compensation programs and governance practices. How will shareholders react and how should boards respond? What will be the hot issues for 2013 that companies should prepare for?

Watch this thought provoking webcast, where our guest speakers explore a variety to issues within this timely topic. The panelists provide practical guidance on some of the best practices around preparing for the AGM and hot governance issues in 2013.

Panelists

• Ken Kopelman, Co-Chair of the Corporate Governance practice, Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP
• Brian T. Foley, Brian Foley & Co., Inc
• Courtney McCormick, General Corporate Counsel & Corporate Secretary, PSEG
• Francis Byrd, Principal, BYRD Governance

Topics of Discussion

• Political Contributions/Lobbying Disclosure
• Say-on Pay Year 3 (USA)
• CEO Succession Planning
• Board Declassification & Shareholder Rights
• Proxy Access (Binding/Non-binding Proposals)
• Shareholder Engagement & Negotiation