CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Donnelley
Financial Solutions (NYSE: DFIN), a leading provider of risk and
compliance solutions, released the sixth edition of its "Guide to
Effective Proxies," a comprehensive review of innovative and
shareholder-friendly best practice disclosures drawn from the public
filings of Donnelley Financial Solutions’ blue-chip client base.
The "Guide to Effective Proxies" covers a broad range of proxy statement
topics and illustrates key areas for improvement to encourage more
thoughtful shareholder voting. Major trends identified in 2018 corporate
proxies include:
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Providing more business context around company initiatives and
performance
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Highlighting board diversity, performance evaluation and recruitment
processes
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Explaining the CEO/median employee pay ratio and how executive pay is
aligned with business strategy and performance, as well as the broader
topic of internal pay equity
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Outlining the company's Corporate Social Responsibility profile and
Environmental, Social and Governance reporting trends
"Investors are increasingly measuring companies on a range of
governance, compensation, sustainability 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 support
for the board and management on issues important to investors.”
Donnelley Financial is number one in proxy filings, providing services
and solutions to over 1,500 companies in the U.S. for their proxy
statement requirements each year. The proxy offering includes a wide
range of services from SEC filing to web-hosting to traditional printing
and distribution of statements.
"This guide has become a trusted go-to resource for companies looking to
transform proxy statements from traditional compliance documents to
compelling shareholder communications," said Craig Clay, president of
Global Capital Markets at Donnelley Financial Solutions. "Investor
expectations have shifted, and proxy statements have evolved
dramatically to keep pace. By sharing our expertise, companies can meet
these changing requirements and promote greater transparency and
enhanced communications with their shareholders.”
To learn about key hot topics in this year’s guide, register for the Guide
to Effective Proxies Webcast on Oct. 18.
About Donnelley Financial Solutions
With the right solutions in moments that matter, Donnelley Financial
Solutions (NYSE: DFIN) delivers risk and compliance solutions that fuse
deep industry experience, unparalleled service, and elegant technologies
to provide our clients with insights that power their decisions and
shape global markets. The company has 3,100 employees in 59 locations
across 17 countries, serving thousands of clients globally. For more
information about Donnelley Financial Solutions, visit www.dfsco.com.
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Contact:
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investors@dfsco.com
Source: Donnelley Financial Solutions