Corporate Governance

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IR Competency Suite Module

Keyword(s) compensation, activism, proxy, say-on-pay, annual meeting, engagement

PDU: 1

Credit CAT-II:1.0

Tag(s) IR Competency Suite

Description

Corporate Governance

IR Competency Framework Domain 10

This module examines the IR professional’s responsibilities regarding corporate governance and shareholder activism. It explores IR activities associated with the proxy, including engaging with shareholders, preparing proxy materials, and understanding the company’s governance policy issues. It identifies the key internal and external stakeholders in corporate governance, including the proxy advisory firms. It also examines the IR responsibilities associated with shareholder activism, including tactics to prepare for an activist scenario or proxy contest.

Learning Objectives:

Describe an IR professional’s responsibilities regarding corporate governance and shareholder activism
Describe characteristics of engagement meetings and strategies
Describe steps to prepare and distribute proxy materials
Explain issues involved with proxy contests and shareholder activism

This module is part of the IR Competency Suite™. IRC credential holders can claim 1 professional development unit (PDU) for completion of each module.