Greater Focus and Transparency on Business Strategy, Board Diversity
and Executive Pay Among Leading Trends
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE:DFIN), a leading provider of
financial services communications solutions, today announced that it has
published the fifth edition of its "Guide to Effective Proxies," a
catalog of innovative and shareholder-friendly best practices, drawn
from the public filings of Donnelley Financial Solutions’ blue-chip
client base. The guide serves as a unique tool to assist companies in
transforming proxy statements from traditional compliance documents to
more compelling shareholder communications pieces.
"Investors are increasingly engaging companies on a range of board,
governance, compensation and other strategic issues,” said Ron
Schneider, Director of Corporate Governance Services at Donnelley
Financial Solutions. "By enhancing proxy statement disclosures,
companies can better engage shareholders and secure their support for
the board and management on the issues investors are focused on.”
Each year, Donnelley Financial Solutions works with over 1,500 U.S.
companies on their proxy statements. This work includes printing, SEC
filing, distribution, web-hosting and furnishing advice on content,
strategy and design.
"We created this guide to leverage our expertise on behalf of the
investor community, promoting greater transparency and enhancing
communications," said Craig Clay, President of Global Capital Markets at
Donnelley Financial Solutions. "We believe that, by demonstrating more
effective disclosure practices, companies will be able to sharpen their
message and build stronger investor relationships."
The "Guide to Effective Proxies" covers a broad range of proxy statement
topics and illustrates key areas for improvement. Several innovative
practices are covered, including:
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providing investors with business context to promote thoughtful voting;
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highlighting board diversity and qualifications, and performance
evaluation;
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telling a compelling pay-for-performance alignment story;
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internal board equity (with CEO/median employee pay ratio disclosure
required in 2018 proxies),
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discussing the company's Corporate Social Responsibility profile,
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using graphics, charts and other visual elements to share
comprehensive information in a more understandable way;
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incorporating company branding,
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improving navigation, and
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enhancing the online proxy statement.
The complimentary guide is available for download in PDF format from the
Donnelley Financial Solutions website at: http://info.dfsco.com/Proxy_Guide
About Donnelley Financial Solutions Proxy Solutions:
As the unmatched leader in proxy statement strategy, design, filing,
printing, distribution and web-hosting, Donnelley Financial Solutions
delivers industry-leading expertise, proven technology and a networked
service team to help companies optimize their shareholder
communications. With our broker search capabilities, distribution of all
proxy materials, real-time online vote results, inspector-of-election
services, final tabulation and 8-K filing of results, our end-to-end
annual meeting services are designed to streamline the entire process.
About Donnelley Financial Solutions:
Donnelley Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN) provides software and
services that enable clients to communicate with confidence in a complex
regulatory environment. With 3,500 employees in 61 locations across 18
countries, we provide thousands of clients globally with innovative
tools for content creation, management and distribution, as well as data
analytics and multi-lingual localization services. Leveraging advanced
technology, deep-domain expertise and 24/7 support, we deliver
cost-effective solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients. For
more information about Donnelley Financial Solutions, visit www.dfsco.com.
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Investor Contact:
Sloan Bohlen
Solebury Communications
Group
investors@dfsco.com
Source: Donnelley Financial Solutions