The Securities and Exchange Commission's 13D-G guidance, issued in February, has reshaped engagements, is leaving companies and large shareholders feeling constrained and has emerged as a point of contention in activism circles.
Majority of investors say governance gaps attract activists, research shows
Activist shareholders are poised to push harder for corporate changes in the coming months, finding fresh confidence to launch campaigns as the pace of dealmaking picks up again.
Institutional Investors’ Views on Activism
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), which consists of major companies, rose at the beginning of the year, and is at the top of the G20 countries and regions (G20s).
Companies that fail to communicate on governance strengths are vulnerable to activism
84% of global institutional investors believe that poor corporate governance acts as a magnet for these types of campaigns.
Executive pay, such as the one at Stellantis, have sparked significant opposition.
AQTION, leveraging its proprietary database powered by SquareWell Partners, published its second review on how the world’s largest 65 investors are evaluating governance and sustainability issues and stewarding their portfolios.
Major funds have already published the reasons why they criticized the compensation packages of top managers at portfolio companies during the current AGM season.
AQTION was recently featured in an article of L’Agefi titled "Major Investors Are Improving Transparency Around Their Voting Practices"
AQTION was recently featured in an article by Gavin Hinks at Board Agenda titled ‘Investors’ Expectations of Board Responsiveness Rise'.
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