Governance & Securities Watch - Feed https://governance.weil.com/category/resources/ What's New: Updates from Weil’s Governance, Securities & Reporting Group Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:34:47 +0000 hourly 1 Updated for 2026 Proxy Season: The Big Three & ESG – A Guide to BlackRock, State Street & Vanguard Proxy Voting Policies & Guidance on Key ESG Issues https://governance.weil.com/featured/updated-for-2026-proxy-season-the-big-three-esg-a-guide-to-blackrock-state-street-vanguard-proxy-voting-policies-guidance-on-key-esg-issues/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:34:47 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2548 Last week, State Street published its Global Proxy Voting and Engagement Policy for the 2026 proxy season. Similar to the 2026 policies for BlackRock and Vanguard, State Street has removed references to board diversity considerations and has scaled back its expectations as to sustainability-related disclosures. The attached chart includes policies for BlackRock, State Street and […]

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]]> Last week, State Street published its Global Proxy Voting and Engagement Policy for the 2026 proxy season. Similar to the 2026 policies for BlackRock and Vanguard, State Street has removed references to board diversity considerations and has scaled back its expectations as to sustainability-related disclosures. The attached chart includes policies for BlackRock, State Street and […]

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]]> Looking Ahead to the 2025 Proxy Season: Key Corporate Governance, Disclosure, Engagement and Annual Meeting Topics https://governance.weil.com/featured/looking-ahead-to-the-2025-proxy-season-key-corporate-governance-disclosure-engagement-and-annual-meeting-topics/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:10:55 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2351 In this Alert, we provide an overview of key corporate governance, disclosure, and engagement issues that public companies should prioritize as they prepare for their 2025 annual meetings. We offer guidance to companies in navigating the myriad corporate governance developments and other demands on boards of directors and management teams. View this Governance & Securities […]

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]]> Heads Up for the Proxy Season: ISS and Glass Lewis 2025 Voting Policies and Director Vulnerability Update https://governance.weil.com/latest-thinking/heads-up-for-the-proxy-season-iss-and-glass-lewis-2025-voting-policies-and-director-vulnerability-update-2/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:27:33 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2343 ISS and Glass Lewis have released updates to their U.S. proxy voting policies for the 2025 proxy season, available here and here. ISS also updated its U.S. Compensation Policies in the FAQ available here. Generally, ISS guidelines apply for shareholder meetings held on or after February 1, 2025, and Glass Lewis guidelines apply for shareholder […]

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]]> ISS and Glass Lewis have released updates to their U.S. proxy voting policies for the 2025 proxy season, available here and here. ISS also updated its U.S. Compensation Policies in the FAQ available here. Generally, ISS guidelines apply for shareholder meetings held on or after February 1, 2025, and Glass Lewis guidelines apply for shareholder […]

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]]> Requirements for Public Company Boards: Including IPO Transition Rules https://governance.weil.com/insights/requirements-for-public-company-boards-including-ipo-transition-rules-4/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 19:53:56 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2324 In connection with the annual review of corporate governance matters, including governance guidelines and committee charters, we offer an update to our NYSE/Nasdaq Board Requirement Chart in the link below.  This comprehensive chart summarizes applicable corporate governance listing rules for companies with equity securities listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq.  View the chart.

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]]> In connection with the annual review of corporate governance matters, including governance guidelines and committee charters, we offer an update to our NYSE/Nasdaq Board Requirement Chart in the link below.  This comprehensive chart summarizes applicable corporate governance listing rules for companies with equity securities listed on the NYSE or Nasdaq.  View the chart.

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]]> Sustainability & ESG Quarterly Roundup https://governance.weil.com/featured/sustainability-esg-quarterly-roundup-5/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:40:57 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2265 We are pleased to share with our clients and friends the latest edition of our newsletter, Sustainability & ESG Quarterly Roundup. In this quarterly newsletter, we highlight key developments relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) topics since April 2024, with a focus on developments of interest to U.S. public and private companies, and companies […]

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]]> We are pleased to share with our clients and friends the latest edition of our newsletter, Sustainability & ESG Quarterly Roundup. In this quarterly newsletter, we highlight key developments relating to environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) topics since April 2024, with a focus on developments of interest to U.S. public and private companies, and companies […]

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]]> Form 8-K Triggering Events https://governance.weil.com/resources/form-8-k-triggering-events-2/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 20:00:20 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2263 Form 8-K requires public companies to disclose to shareholders certain major events. It is imperative for public companies and their directors, officers and key employees to be aware of the types of events, agreements and transactions that could trigger a Form 8-K so that required Form 8-Ks are filed in a timely manner. The attached […]

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]]> Form 8-K requires public companies to disclose to shareholders certain major events. It is imperative for public companies and their directors, officers and key employees to be aware of the types of events, agreements and transactions that could trigger a Form 8-K so that required Form 8-Ks are filed in a timely manner. The attached […]

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]]> 2025 Financial Statement Staleness Calendar https://governance.weil.com/resources/2025-financial-statement-staleness-calendar/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:59:12 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2262 As we near the start of the fourth quarter of 2024, sponsors, companies and financing sources may be structuring securities offerings that will price in 2025. A threshold question in these deals is often what are the most recent financial statements needed to price the offering. The attached calendar is a one-page guide for companies […]

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]]> As we near the start of the fourth quarter of 2024, sponsors, companies and financing sources may be structuring securities offerings that will price in 2025. A threshold question in these deals is often what are the most recent financial statements needed to price the offering. The attached calendar is a one-page guide for companies […]

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]]> 2025 SEC Filings Calendar Deadlines https://governance.weil.com/resources/2025-sec-filings-calendar/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:58:05 +0000 https://governance.weil.com/?p=2261 Included in the calendar are the deadlines for filing certain reports required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dates reflect the deadlines for companies with a December 31st fiscal year end. View the 2025 SEC Filings Calendar.

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]]> Included in the calendar are the deadlines for filing certain reports required under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Dates reflect the deadlines for companies with a December 31st fiscal year end. View the 2025 SEC Filings Calendar.

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