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The NYSE recognizes the proxy and shareholder communications process is a complex, time-consuming and critical undertaking for issuers, investors, broker/dealers, advisors and others. We are interested in hearing your views on how this process can be improved.
 Watch an archived webcast of the presentation
Download a transcript (.doc)
The Securities & Exchange Commission’s (SEC) deadline for comment letters relative to the NYSE’s amendment to Rule 452 to eliminate broker discretionary voting on the election of directors ended on March 27th. Many of the comment letters urged the SEC to undertake a more holistic review of the overall proxy process.
In an effort to initiate a broader dialog about the next steps that might be considered to improve the proxy process, the NYSE will offer a webcast discussion on this important topic. The webcast will be offered on Tuesday, April 28th from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm (est). T.K. Kerstetter, President & Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Board Member Magazine will moderate.
Speakers:
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David Berger, Partner, Wilson Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati
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Peter Clapman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Governance for Owners USA
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Michael McAlevey, Vice President & Chief Corporate Securities & Finance Counsel, General Electric Co.
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Beverly O’Toole, Managing Director & Associate General Counsel, Goldman Sachs Group
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Kurt Stocker, Visiting Professor, Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism; Chairman, NYSE Individual Investor Advisory Committee.
Links/Resources:
 Proxy Working Group Original Findings & Recommendations (pdf)
Addendum to Proxy Working Group Report (pdf)
A new bill to be introduced by NY Senator Charles Schumer "Support the Shareholder Bill of Rights Act for 2009." (pdf)
 Wilson Sonsini Client Alert: 2009 Proxy Season Update
2009 Proxy Season Update II: Recent Changes in Delaware Law
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