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What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season
What’s Up, Down This Proxy Season ESG initiatives are increasingly a divisive political issue. And proof was seen in voting results throughout the 2023 proxy season. Our 10-point analysis summarizes what shareholders focused on in a banner year for the number of proposals filed and voted on.
Read More > 08.31.2023
Briefs
Proxy Season Recap: Nuanced Results for SOP, ESG Issues
The 2023 proxy season plugged along with more whimpers than roars. Most annual general meetings take place in public each year between January and June. Even though AGMs typically draw few shareholders, votes taken on proposals and director elections generate insights into the mood of investors—and as any seasoned director…
Read More > 08.30.2023
Briefs
Jarret Sues: A Professional Team Player
On any given weekend, Jarret Sues can be found coaching or cheering on his 8- and 10-year-old sons in the sport of the season. He also is a devoted golfer and a lifelong bowler. In high school and at Ohio’s Xavier University, Sues was a standout baseball…
Read More > 08.28.2023
In the News
As Say on Pay Support Rises, New Concerns Loom—Agenda
A big story this proxy season has been the seeming turnaround on Say on Pay votes, with investors approving more compensation plans than last year, ending a multi-year decline. But what does it mean? This Agenda article sheds light citing data from Farient’s research team and insights from ESG Leader…
Read More > 08.21.2023
In the News
Shareholders ease pressure on CEO pay—Reuters
The continual decline in investor support for companies in Say-on-Pay votes has reversed this year, according to Farient data cited in this Reuters Sustainable Finance article. Some 70% of companies in the S&P 500 won support from at least 90% of votes cast on their executive compensation this year, up…
Read More > 08.16.2023
Briefs
Summer Escapes
Summer Escapes For your OOO escape: Elevate your leisure and indulge your intellect with the Farient team’s thoughtfully curated recommendations for what to watch, read, and listen to. During these dog days of summer, explore the virtual worlds our teammates are visiting in our second annual compilation.
Read More > 08.01.2023
Podcasts/Videos
Summer Escapes
August is a popular month to leave work behind for more leisurely pursuits. With that in mind, we bring you our second annual roundup of what to read, watch, and listen to. This list is based mostly on recommendations from our Farient colleagues. It aims to be neither comprehensive nor…
Read More > 07.26.2023
In the News
Reviewing the 2023 Proxy Season—Corporate Secretary
Two big trends have stood out this proxy season: a decline in shareholder support for ESG proposals and increased investor support for companies in Say on Pay votes. But rather than signaling investor retreat on holding companies to account, these may be a consequence of companies going in the right…
Read More > 07.12.2023
Briefs
Jarret Sues Joins Farient as Partner
Jarret Sues Joins Farient as Partner Farient Advisors appointed Jarret Sues Partner, bringing his nearly two decades of compensation consulting experience to the firm’s growing team of high-caliber professionals. In his new role, Sues will provide clients with advisory services on the design, execution, and communication of…
Read More > 07.11.2023
Briefs
Compensation Expert Jarret Sues Joins Farient Advisors as Partner
New York, June 30, 2023—Farient Advisors, a leading independent executive compensation, performance, and corporate governance consultancy, today announced the appointment of Jarret Sues as partner. Sues brings nearly two decades of compensation consulting experience to Farient’s growing team of high-caliber professionals. In his new…
Read More > 06.30.2023
In the News
Rampant Uncertainty as Comp Committees Take More Hits—Agenda
Comp Committees are struggling to keep up with a growing workload, says this Agenda article. But why? Farient Partner Marc Hodak offers one observed trend that accounts for a greater burden: more companies are enhancing oversight of human capital issues like talent and HR. This has led…
Read More > 06.26.2023
In the News
Exec Docked $200K Over Deleted Text Messages—Agenda
Clawbacks of executive pay over impropriety remain rare – and companies often are reluctant to disclose them outside the legally mandated end-of-year proxy. Not so with the recent clawback of the CMO’s pay at Church & Dwight, which was disclosed proactively to investors almost immediately. In this Agenda article, Farient…
Read More > 06.26.2023
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