Section: October 9, 2025 | Vol 30, Issue 37
Shareholders Favored Governance Proposals in 2025
Between January and August 2025, a total of 51 shareholder proposals received majority support, and of those 51 proposals, 46 focused on core corporate governance matters.
Shareholder Group Launches Vote-No Campaign at Tesla
A coalition of Tesla shareholders, led by the New York City Comptroller, sent an exempt solicitation October 2 urging all the company’s shareholders to oppose the re-election of three directors, the amended and restated 2019 equity incentive plan and the 2025 CEO performance award.
Failed Rebranding Prompts SBAF to Rally Cracker Barrel Shareholders
The State Board of Administration of Florida (SBAF) sent out an exempt solicitation to Cracker Barrel shareholders urging them to engage with the board to demand transparency and accountability.
Accountability Board Presses for Independent Leadership at UnitedHealth, Target
The Accountability Board is urging two major U.S. public companies to separate their chair and CEO roles in 2026.
ISS Introduces Two New Governance Research Services
With proxy advisors currently under scrutiny from both federal and state governments, Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) is launching two new governance research services that may help assuage some of the concerns expressed by these lawmakers.
Corporate Governance Research on Timely Topics Presented at University of Toronto Conference
The latest governance research by top academics from around the world was showcased this past week at the University of Toronto’s first annual corporate governance academic conference, hosted in collaboration with European Corporate Governance Institute.