In doing so, we typically consider the governance standards of the companys primary listing, the market standards by which the company governs themselves, and the market context of each specific proposal on the agenda. 2023 Renaissance Technologies LLC. (go back), 19BlackRock is subject to certain regulations and laws in the United States that place restrictions and limitations on how BlackRock can interact with the companies in which we invest on behalf of our clients, including our ability to submit shareholder proposals or elect directors to the board. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Integration. WebIn the exercise of proxy voting authority which has been delegated to it by particular clients, the Advisor will apply the following policies in accordance with, and subject to, any There may be legitimate instances where underwater options create an overhang on a companys capital structure and a repricing or option exchange may be warranted. (go back), 14The ISSB has committed to build upon the SASB standards, which identify material, sustainability-related disclosures across sectors. 0000050955 00000 n Board Management for Education and Government, Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting (SOX), statement in 2018 by Keith Johnson and Cynthia Williams. We will take the total number of board commitments across our global policies into account for director elections. In this context, we encourage companies to include in their disclosures a business plan for how they intend to deliver long-term financial performance through a transition to global net zero carbon emissions, consistent with their business model and sector. The board should exercise appropriate oversight of management and the business activities of the company. We will consider whether the transaction involves a dissenting board or does not appear to be the result of an arms-length bidding process. Similarly, SASB Standards enable robust implementation of the Integrated Reporting Framework, providing the comparability sought by investors. We generally support such proposals unless the agenda contains items that we judge to be detrimental to shareholders best long-term economic interests. Dodge & Cox investment leadership & Committee updates. You'll be re-directed to Individual Investor site. Webthe extent there are any conflicts between these guidelines and the contract language, the contract language will control. Nonetheless, in situations where there is a substantial or dominant shareholder, supermajority voting may be protective of minority shareholder interests, and we may support supermajority voting requirements in those situations. y7>>zz/A0G#sdS`:^`Es. Join Lisa Edwards, Diligent President and COO, and Fortune Media CEO Alan Murray to discuss how corporations' role in the world has shifted - and how leaders can balance the risks and opportunities of this new paradigm. The information on this website does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, securities in any jurisdiction to any person to whom it is not lawful to make such an offer. hA vRW|d'XDsx9sx9 & endstream endobj 2037 0 obj <>/Metadata 345 0 R/Names 2038 0 R/Outlines 121 0 R/Pages 339 0 R/StructTreeRoot 347 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 2038 0 obj <> endobj 2039 0 obj >/PageTransformationMatrixList<0[1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0 -306.0 -396.0]>>/PageUIDList<0 544>>/PageWidthList<0 612.0>>>>>>/Resources<>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageC]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Thumb 307 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 2040 0 obj <> endobj 2041 0 obj <>stream Common circumstances are illustrated below: Directors should generally be elected by a majority of the shares voted. 0000013568 00000 n 0000042640 00000 n We generally view golden parachutes as encouragement to management to consider transactions that might be beneficial to shareholders. In assessing mergers, acquisitions, or other transactions including business combinations involving Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) BIS primary consideration is the long-term economic interests of our clients as shareholders. Shareholders should have the right to vote on key corporate governance matters, including changes to governance mechanisms and amendments to the charter/articles/bylaws. However, the final voting decision is independent and voting authority rests We take particular note of cases involving significant financial restatements or material weakness disclosures, and we look for timely disclosure and remediation of accounting irregularities. [8] We recognize that it may take time and that companies with smaller market capitalizations and in certain sectors may face more challenges in pursuing diversity. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing. While stakeholder groups may vary across industries, they are likely to include employees; business partners (such as suppliers and distributors); clients and consumers; government and regulators; and the constituents of the communities in which a company operates. IA-2106, at n. 2 and accompanying text (Jan. 31, 2003) (Proxy Voting Release), citing SEC v. Capital Gains 0000002073 00000 n We also recognize that continued investment in traditional energy sources, including oil and gas, is required to maintain an orderly and equitable transitionand that divestiture of carbon-intensive assets is unlikely to contribute to global emissions reductions. The perpetrator claims that he had gone to siphon gas from the overturned lorry but could only manage to fill one bottle amidst the mob. They can be adapted and customized for use by foundations, endowments, asset managers, and retail investors. Webproxy voting principles and philosophy discussed in the Invesco Global Proxy Policy. Review recommendations for proxies where the Guidelines specify that the issues are to be determined on a caseby--case basis and ensure such proxies are voted in accordance with these Policies and Guidelines; and Monitoring Proxy Vendor Oversights proxy voting activities (see below). In particular, where a director maintains a Chair role of a publicly listed company in European markets, we may consider that responsibility as equal to two board commitments, consistent with our EMEA Proxy Voting Guidelines. I. Payouts to executives should reflect both the executives contributions to the companys ongoing success, as well as exogenous factors that impacted shareholder value. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to climate risk and the global energy transition. From time to time, shareholder proposals may be presented to promote auditor independence or the rotation of audit firms. The integrity of financial statements depends on the auditor effectively fulfilling its role. Prospective investors should consult with a tax or legal advisor before making any investment decision. We encourage disclosures aligned with the reporting framework developed by the Task Force on Climate related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), supported by industry-specific metrics, such as those identified by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), now part of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)Foundation. These Guidelines are not intended to limit the analysis of individual issues at specific companies or provide a guide to how BIS will engage and/or vote in every instance. In the event of a proposal for are verse split that would not proportionately reduce the companys authorized stock, we apply the same analysis we would use for a proposal to increase authorized stock. Where a company has failed to implement a Say on Pay advisory vote within the frequency period that received the most support from shareholders or a Say on Pay resolution is omitted without explanation, BIS may vote against members of the compensation committee. WebVoting Guidelines set forth in Appendix A of Calverts Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures and the proxy voting guidelines discussed in this section do not apply to such ETFs. However, we may oppose this right in cases where the proposal is structured for the benefit of a dominant shareholder, or where a lower threshold may lead to an ineffective use of corporate resources. Our view of independence may vary from listing standards. 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Boards should clearly explain the economic and strategic rationale for any proposed transactions or material changes to the business. [13] While the TCFD framework was developed to support climate-related risk disclosures, the four pillars of the TCFD governance, strategy, risk management, and metrics and targets are a useful way for companies to disclose how they identify, assess, manage, and oversee a variety of sustainability-related risks and opportunities. In cases where there is a Say on Pay vote, BIS will respond to the proposal as informed by our evaluation of compensation practices at that particular company and in a manner that appropriately addresses the specific question posed to shareholders. As used in these policies and procedures the term clients/beneficiaries means any We will evaluate these disclosures to inform our view of how a company is managing material nature-related risks and opportunities, as well as in our assessment of relevant shareholder proposals. 0000042408 00000 n This may not apply in cases where BIS did not support the initial vote against such board member(s), The Independent Chair or Lead Independent Director and/or members of the nominating/governance committee, where a board fails to consider shareholder proposals that (1) receive substantial support, and (2) in our view, have a material impact on the business, shareholder rights, or the potential for long-term value creation, Appears to have a legitimate financing motive for requesting blank check authority, Has committed publicly that blank check preferred shares will not be used for anti-takeover purposes, Has a history of using blank check preferred stock for financings, Has blank check preferred stock previously outstanding such that an increase would not necessarily provide further anti-takeover protection but may provide greater financing flexibility, The degree to which the proposed transaction represents a premium to the companys trading price. [6] In our experience, greater diversity in the boardroom contributes to more robust discussions and more innovative and resilient decisions. Where executive compensation appears excessive relative to the performance of the company and/or compensation paid by peers, or where an equity compensation plan is not aligned with shareholders interests, we may vote against members of the compensation committee. WebProxy voting is a key climate-risk management tool and part of our stewardship-escalation process. Voting guidelines. We look to understand a boards diversity in the context of a companys domicile, market capitalization, business model, and strategy. Goals, and the processes used to set these goals, should be clearly articulated and appropriately rigorous. Their voting recommendations on annual meeting proposals influence many institutional investors and play an important role in voting It is our view that a majority of the directors on the board should be independent to ensure objectivity in the decision-making of the board and its ability to oversee management. Companies with multiple share classes should receive shareholder approval of their capital structure on a periodic basis via a management proposal on the companys proxy. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Posted by Sandy Boss, John Roe and Jessica McDougall, BlackRock, Inc, on, Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, Do Diverse Directors Influence DEI Outcomes, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation, International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/literature/whitepaper/bii-managing-the-net-zero-transition-february-2022.pdf, Mergers, acquisitions, asset sales, and other special transactions, Material sustainability-related risks and opportunities, Employment as a senior executive by the company or a subsidiary within the past five years, An equity ownership in the company in excess of 20%, Having any other interest, business, or relationship (professional or personal) which could, or could reasonably be perceived to, materially interfere with the directors ability to act in the best interests of the company and its shareholders, Where the board has failed to facilitate quality, independent auditing or accounting practices, we may vote against members of the audit committee, Where the company has failed to provide shareholders with adequate disclosure to conclude that appropriate strategic consideration is given to material risk factors (including, where relevant, sustainability factors), we may vote against members of the responsible committee, or the most relevant director, Where it appears that a director has acted (at the company or at other companies) in a manner that compromises their ability to represent the best long-term economic interests of shareholders, we may vote against that individual, Where a director has a multi-year pattern of poor attendance at combined board and applicable committee meetings, or a director has poor attendance in a single year with no disclosed rationale, we may vote against that individual. Voting Process The Proxy Committee has approved proxy voting guidelines applicable to specific types of common proxy proposals (the Approved Guidelines). 0000000016 00000 n Dodge & Cox Funds are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, which is not affiliated with Dodge & Cox. While we believe special awards[11] should be used sparingly, we acknowledge that there may be instances when such awards are appropriate. BIS may take voting action against directors (up to and including the full board) where those actions are viewed as egregiously infringing on shareholder rights. All rights reserved. In exceptional circumstances and with sufficiently broad support, shareholders should have the opportunity to raise issues of substantial importance without having to wait for management to schedule a meeting. 0000015446 00000 n Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP) are an important part of a companys overall human capital management strategy and can provide performance incentives to help align employees interests with those of shareholders. We may also support a pill where it is the only effective method for protecting tax or other economic benefits that may be associated with limiting the ownership changes of individual shareholders. As a best practice, companies with either a majority vote standard or a plurality vote standard should adopt a resignation policy for directors who do not receive support from at least a majority of votes cast. Clear and consistent disclosures on these matters are critical for investors to make an informed assessment of a companys HCM practices. They are to be applied with discretion, taking into consideration the range of issues and facts specific to the company, as well as individual ballot items at shareholder meetings. We also favor prompt recoupment from any senior executive whose behavior caused material financial harm to shareholders, material reputational risk to the company, or resulted in a criminal proceeding, even if such actions did not ultimately result in a material restatement of past results. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach to HCM. As noted above, highly qualified, engaged directors with professional characteristics relevant to a companys business enhance the ability of the board to add value and be the voice of shareholders in board discussions. 0000012767 00000 n 0000033519 00000 n BIS will generally not support these proposals. WebInvesting involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Our publicly available commentary provides more information on our approach. Therefore, we will generally support the reduction or the elimination of supermajority voting requirements to the extent that we determine shareholders ability to protect their economic interests is improved. Succession planning should cover scenarios over both the long-term, consistent with the strategic direction of the company and identified leadership needs over time, as well as the short-term, in the event of an unanticipated executive departure. Sandy Boss is Global Head of Investment Stewardship, John Roe is Head of Investment Stewardship (BIS) in the Americas, and Jessica McDougall is a Director at BlackRock Inc. Web2022 Policy Guidelines United States 2 Table of Contents opinion on our proxy research directly to the voting decision makers at every investor client in time for voting decisions to be made or changed. Finally, pension contributions and other deferred compensation arrangements should be reasonable in light of market practices. We will also evaluate whether there is general consistency between a companys stated positions on policy matters material to their strategy and the material positions taken by significant industry groups of which they are a member. h{HSQsusVbf+[2R0J3-\e.Q75)(1YFNB8Z3PmFup}9 @ 834H>$@bj6DQjqgd +E%}#g}Zc[R)FaBvqn[]mS5Wvz>t0AbTF[Rtn&Q6vR _Wlz{N45]f&bg~hh59 FT ^#_gzM6D~f6*.km)[Ng0NBP4+\7&mG(3WkELFYP?R Excluding exigent circumstances, BIS generally considers attendance at less than 75% of the combined board and applicable committee meetings to be poor attendance. RBC GAM subscribes to the research of both ISS and Glass, Lewis & Co . Compensation for directors should generally be structured to attract and retain directors, while also aligning their interests with those of shareholders. Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis, the leading proxy advisors in the United States, have announced updates and clarifications for their voting guidelines for the 2022 proxy season. 0000015236 00000 n Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions EEO-1 Survey. We generally favor prompt recoupment from any senior executive whose compensation was based on faulty financial reporting or deceptive business practices. In our view, director compensation packages that are based on the companys long-term value creation and include some form of long-term equity compensation are more likely to meet this goal. We recognize that some companies may report using different standards, which may be required by regulation, or one of a number of private standards. Majority vote standards generally assist in ensuring that directors who are not broadly supported by shareholders are not elected to serve as their representatives. We will typically support amendments to the charter/articles/bylaws where the benefits to shareholders outweigh the costs of failing to make such changes. When voting on a management or shareholder proposal to make changes to the charter/articles/bylaws, we will consider in part the companys and/or proponents publicly stated rationale for the changes; the companys governance profile and history; relevant jurisdictional laws; and situational or contextual circumstances which may have motivated the proposed changes, among other factors. We typically defer to the board in setting the appropriate size and believe that directors are generally in the best position to assess the optimal board size to ensure effectiveness. 0000042449 00000 n This and other important informationiscontained in a Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus. In our view, an informative indicator of diversity for such companies is having at least two women and a director who identifies as a member of an underrepresented group. Proxy Voting Guidelines The guidelines are based on generally accepted standards and best practices for corporate gov- Where a director serves on an excessive number of boards, which may limit their capacity to focus on each boards needs, we may vote against that individual. If you have received an invitation, you must first create a login by following the link provided in 2036 0 obj <> endobj xref Who may vote: If you owned shares of RTX Common Stock at the close of business on March 7, 2023, you are entitled to receive this Notice of the 2023 Annual Meeting and to vote at the meeting, either during the virtual meeting or by proxy. WebProxy Voting Guidelines. Common circumstances are illustrated below: In addition, we recognize that board leadership roles may vary in responsibility and time requirements in different markets around the world. Examples of social issues include, but are not limited to, human capital management, impacts on the communities in which a company operates, customer loyalty, and relationships with regulators. 0000004677 00000 n At the board level, appropriate governance structures and responsibilities allow for effective oversight of the strategic implementation of material sustainability issues. As discussed more fully below in Section D of this Policy, depending on the proposal, an Approved Guideline may provide that Lazard should vote for or We encourage companies to ensure that their compensation plans incorporate appropriate and rigorous performance metrics, consistent with corporate strategy and market practice. A classified board structure may also be justified at non-operating companies, e.g., closed-end funds or business development companies (BDC),[3] in certain circumstances. WebGlass Lewis 2023 Proxy Voting Policy Guidelines are now available for the United States and Canada, Continental Europe, the UK, and ESG. As a result, BlackRock will generally not participate in consent solicitations or related processes. We may apply a one-year grace period for the application of certain director-related guidelines (including, but not limited to, responsibilities on other public company boards and board composition concerns), during which we ask boards to take steps to bring corporate governance standards in line with our policies. Shareholders should have the opportunity to review substantial governance changes individually without having to accept bundled proposals. 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