Several key considerations regarding annual meeting and corporate governance trends will help companies prepare for the 2025 annual meeting and reporting season. Partners Brian Breheny, Raquel Fox and Page Griffin highlight why companies should:
- Revisit disclosure controls and procedures for related-party transactions.
- Examine D&O questionnaires and consider personal relationships in director independence determinations.
- Assess the impact of proxy advisory voting guidelines.
- Review shareholder proposal trends and developments.
- Revisit advance notice bylaw provisions.
- Consider enhancing voluntary proxy disclosures.