Management proposals |
1a
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Elect Director Carol J. Burt
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For
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For
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1b
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Elect Director Colleen A. Goggins
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For
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For
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1c
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Elect Director Sheila A. Stamps
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For
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For
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2
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Advisory Vote to Ratify Named Executive Officers' Compensation
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For
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For
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3
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Provide Right to Call a Special Meeting at a 25 Percent Ownership Threshold
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For
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For
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Shareholder proposals |
4
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Provide Right to Call a Special Meeting at a 10 Percent Ownership Threshold
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Against
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Against
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5
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Require Independent Board Chair
Vote rationale:
The board should exercise objective judgement on corporate affairs and be able to make decisions independently of management. The roles of chairperson and CEO should not be held by the same individual. Where a company founder combines both roles, we may support this for a limited period, provided the board has put in place measures to mitigate any conflicts of interest.
Global Voting Guidelines
Separation of chairperson and CEO
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Against
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For
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Management proposals |
6
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Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as Auditors
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For
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For
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