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WH reportedly considering curbing influence of proxy advisers, index funds on shareholder voting
CNBC Television· 2025-11-12 18:21
Regulatory Landscape & Potential Reforms - The Trump administration is considering rule changes that could significantly impact shareholder voting, specifically targeting proxy advisory firms like Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) and Glass Lewis [1][2][3] - Proposed reforms may include banning shareholder recommendations or blocking recommendations on companies that have paid proxy advisory firms for consulting work [3] - The White House has not officially confirmed these discussions, stating that discussions about potential executive orders are speculation until officially announced [3] Industry Response & Debate - Corporate America has been critical of proxy advisory firms, with the Business Roundtable releasing a white paper in April advocating for proxy process reforms, including prohibiting robo voting [4][5] - Prominent figures like JP Morgan's Jaime Diamond and Elon Musk have expressed strong criticism of these firms, with Diamond calling them "incompetent" and Musk labeling them "corporate terrorists" [5] - Empirical research on the value provided by proxy advisory firms is inconclusive, with studies showing both positive and negative impacts on shareholder value [7][8] Proxy Advisory Firms' Perspective & Function - Glass Lewis believes that addressing concerns about proxy advisory firms is more effectively handled through constructive engagement of a regulatory process [4] - ISS is committed to fulfilling its fiduciary duties to clients and operating in a transparent and ethical manner [4] - Proxy advisory firms provide research and recommendations on corporate governance matters, such as director nominations and executive compensation, assisting shareholders in fulfilling their fiduciary duty in voting [2][9]
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Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-10-27 14:29
Shareholder Information - Tesla shareholders are encouraged to vote their stock according to the Board's recommendations [1] - Contact information is provided for Tesla shareholders in the U S and Canada (+1 (877) 717-3936) and other countries (+1 (412) 232-3651) for voting assistance [1] - Banks and brokers can call +1 (212) 750-5833 for assistance [1] Leadership Communication - Elon Musk highlights a letter from Tesla board chair, Robyn Denholm [1]
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Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-10-23 01:29
Shareholder Voting - Tesla Owners Silicon Valley encourages shareholders to vote in line with the Board's recommendations for all proposals [1] - The goal is to ensure Elon Musk maintains majority share [1] Contact Information - Shareholders can call +1 (877) 717-3936 (U_S_ and Canada) or +1 (412) 232-3651 (International) for voting support [1] - Banks and Brokers can call +1 (212) 750-5833 [1]
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Tesla Owners Silicon Valley· 2025-10-23 00:02
Shareholder Action - Urges Tesla shareholders to vote in line with the Board's recommendations for all proposals [1] - Provides contact information for shareholders, banks, and brokers to facilitate voting support [1] Governance & Control - Emphasizes the need to ensure Elon Musk maintains a majority share [1]
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Elon Musk· 2025-10-22 05:50
Shareholder Action - Tesla shareholders are encouraged to vote their stock according to the Board's recommendations on all proposals [1] Contact Information - Shareholders in the U S and Canada can call +1 (877) 717-3936 for voting assistance [1] - International shareholders (excluding U S and Canada) can call +1 (412) 232-3651 for voting assistance [1] - Banks and Brokers can call +1 (212) 750-5833 for assistance [1]
Unico Silver (USL) 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting Transcript
2025-08-14 03:00
Summary of Unico Silver (USL) 2025 Extraordinary General Meeting Company Overview - **Company**: Unico Silver (USL) - **Meeting Date**: August 13, 2025 - **Format**: Virtual meeting Key Points Discussed Meeting Procedures - A quorum was confirmed, and the meeting was officially opened [1] - Shareholders were informed about the procedures for asking questions and voting during the meeting [2][3][4] Resolutions Proposed - **Resolution 1**: Ratification of prior issue of placement shares was proposed [8] - **Resolution 2**: Adoption of non-executive director remuneration pool was proposed [9][10] Shareholder Questions and Responses - **Question on Delay for Shareholder Approval**: A shareholder questioned the delay in seeking approval for a $22.5 million placement at 27¢ announced in November, suggesting it was either unnecessary or indicative of another upcoming placement [11] - **Response**: The company explained that the delay was due to the expansion of the board and the need to refresh placement capacity to attract talent as they transition from explorer to developer [12][13] - **Retail Shareholder Participation**: A question was raised about why retail shareholders were not offered the same terms as institutional participants in a $30,000 share purchase plan (SPP) [14] - **Response**: The company stated that the November placement was institutional-led, which increased institutional ownership from approximately 4-5% to just under 20%. They emphasized the importance of raising funds under strong market conditions [15][16][17] - **Cost-Effectiveness of Capital Raising**: A question was posed regarding the use of three brokers for the placement and whether it was the most cost-effective method [18] - **Response**: The company confirmed that using three brokers was indeed the most cost-effective way to raise capital for a junior company under $100 million on the ASX [19] - **Use of Increased Fee Cap**: A question was asked about how the $100,000 increase in the fee cap would be utilized to attract and retain independent directors [20] - **Response**: The company indicated that they are transitioning from an exploration-focused company to one that requires more technical expertise, and they plan to bring in additional non-executive directors or corporate advisers to assist in engineering and feasibility aspects [21] Conclusion of Meeting - The Q&A session concluded, and shareholders were given additional time to vote on the resolutions [22][23] - The poll was closed, and results would be announced later on the ASX market announcements platform [24][25] Additional Notes - The meeting emphasized the company's strategic transition and the importance of institutional investment for future growth [15][16] - The focus on attracting technical expertise reflects the company's shift towards more complex mining operations [21]
Notice on the Adoption of Resolutions of the General Meeting of Hepsor AS Without Convening the Meeting
Globenewswire· 2025-06-05 10:10
Core Points - Hepsor AS plans to acquire a 20% minority shareholding in Hepsor Latvia OÜ from Hugomon OÜ, represented by Martti Krass, to align management interests with the company [1][5] - The company will pay €20,000 in cash and issue 57,821 new shares to Hugomon OÜ as part of the transaction [9] - The company’s current share capital is €3,854,701, divided into 3,854,701 ordinary shares, each granting one vote [4] Shareholder Voting Process - Shareholders must submit their votes digitally or in hard copy by June 12, 2025, at 11:59 PM Estonian time [3][15] - Voting forms must be signed digitally or submitted with a handwritten signature, and additional identification may be required for representatives [10][11] - The voting form and related documents are available on the company's website [12] Proposed Resolutions - Approval of the acquisition of the minority shareholding in Hepsor Latvia OÜ [5] - Amendment of the articles of association to facilitate the transaction [6][7] - Exclusion of pre-emptive subscription rights for existing shareholders regarding the new shares issued [7][9] Company Overview - Hepsor AS is a developer of residential and commercial real estate operating in Estonia, Latvia, and Canada [14] - The company has developed 2,076 homes and nearly 36,300 square meters of commercial space over fourteen years [14] - Hepsor is recognized for implementing innovative engineering solutions to enhance energy efficiency in its buildings [14]