Governance

Governance

Delek Pushes Back At Carl Icahn Proxy Contest

“Delek desperately needs new strategic direction,” according to the CEO of competitor CVR Energy.

Source: Benzinga
April 12, 2021
Auditing

PCAOB Forms Stakeholder Advisory Group

The 18-person panel will have three seats each for audit committee members or directors and financial reporting oversight personnel, including CFOs.
Governance

GameStop Board to See Mass Departure

Chewy co-founder Ryan Cohen, who owns a 13% stake in the retailer through his RC Ventures, has been pushing for changes at the company.
Leadership

Danone Board Ousts CEO (and Former CFO) Emmanuel Faber

Danone faced increasing pressure from shareholders to replace Faber, whom they blamed for lackluster sales.
Governance

Kohl’s Rejects Activists’ Push for Board Shakeup

“The board has failed to help develop and oversee a strategic plan to respond to a rapidly-changing retail landscape,” the investors said.
Analytics

Data and AI Belong At the Heart of ESG Initiatives

The primary cause of ESG failures is data: lack of data, lack of standards, and lack of understanding of how to use data.
Investor Relations

CFOs Faced Late Activism Surge, ESG Demands in 2020

Fifty-seven new campaigns launched in Q4, pressuring the management teams of Intel, Public Storage, ExxonMobil, and The Walt Disney Company, among others.
Regulation

Senate to Begin Deliberations on Latest COVID-19 Relief Bill

The $1.9 trillion relief bill was passed by the House over the weekend.
Governance

Biden to Issue Executive Orders on Day One

The orders will focus on health, racial equality, climate change, and ethics.
Governance

The Board’s Role in Crisis Response

A board of directors needs to map out a crisis response, oversee it when it is put into practice, and evaluate it in the aftermath.
Governance

Nasdaq Proposes Board Diversity Rule

If approved, most companies listed on the exchange would be required to have at least two diverse directors.
Risk Management

D&O Litigation Risks Grow as Bankruptcies Surge

It's time for directors and officers to review the efficacy of D&O insurance and, in particular, certain policy exclusions.
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