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Preparing the Board for Shareholder Activism
Understand the board's role in preparing for and responding to an activist challenge.
Director EssentialsShareholder EngagementProxy SeasonMember-OnlyBuild Boards That Outperform Activism
Use these considerations to bolster board composition and mitigate the risk of a proxy fight.
Board CompositionDirectorship MagazineOnline ArticleShareholder EngagementUsing Proxy Disclosure to Increase Boardroom Transparency
Enhance investor engagement by expanding board communication, potentially disclosing greater insights into board dynamics and operations to foster transparency and trust within the investor community.
Boardroom ToolShareholder EngagementProxy SeasonMember-OnlyHow to Maximize Returns on Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Refine your company’s equity strategy to attract top talent while aligning with shareholder expectations.
CompensationShareholder EngagementArticleCore Oversight Topics
Your starting point for expert resources on governance to strengthen oversight and decision-making.
Core Oversight TopicsNo-Regret Moves for Boards in a Turbulent Proxy Season
Key strategies to engage investors, address shareholder proposals, and reinforce board effectiveness amid uncertainty.
Online ArticleShareholder EngagementProxy SeasonThe New Age of Shareholder Activism
Board directors at publicly traded firms must be vigilant about preparing for activist campaigns as issue-based activism remains strong.
Directorship MagazineMagazine IssueShareholder EngagementProxy SeasonBoard Strategy in a New Era of Activism
Ensure board readiness and effective company response in an increasingly dynamic activism “market.”
Risk OversightStrategyShareholder EngagementGovernanceShareholder Engagement
Governance resources from NACD on shareholder engagement.
Shareholder EngagementNew Director Press Release Template
Craft the written notice and announcement of new directors appointed to your board.
OnboardingBoardroom ToolMember-OnlyHow Directors Can Optimize Shareholder Engagement in 2023
As directors look ahead to the rest of 2023 they should consider these best practices for shareholder engagement.
Shareholder EngagementPreparing for Proxy Season: A Director's Guide
Prepare for proxy season with insights to improve proxy statement review and annual meeting planning.
Shareholder EngagementProxy SeasonMember-OnlyMike Mathias
A brief bio of Mike Mathias, a NACD Three Rivers Chapter Board member.
ChaptersThree Rivers ChapterFive Ways Boards Can Maintain Trust amid Growing Polarization
Balance the immediate and enduring pressures of policy and economic changes by using this guidance to bolster stakeholder trust.
Online ArticleStrategyShareholder EngagementBuilding Long-Term Value: Insights from Leading Investors
NACD interviewed institutional investors for their perspectives on how boards can drive long-term value by engaging shareholders, aligning strategies with investor priorities, and addressing key issue
Governance Outlook ReportGovernanceWhy Compensation Committees Should Care About Holding Power
Using holding power as a strategic indicator of the compensation program’s health can ensure that it truly supports retention and long-term shareholder value creation.
Compensation CommitteeDirectorship MagazineOnline ArticleExecutive CompensationBoard Engagement on Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility
In this webinar, hear from fellow NACD.DCTM designation holders how boards are engaging with issues related to philanthropy and CSR.
Education & EventsWebinarsWebinarPreparing for a More Demanding and Transformative Future
Highlights from the second day of the NACD Directors Summit 2024.
Artificial IntelligenceTechnology OversightGeopolitical RiskOnline ArticleESOPs Offer Elevated Employee Engagement
What boards should know and consider before forming an ESOP.
Directorship MagazineMagazine IssueGovernanceMember-OnlyEvaluating Executive Pay Programs Through the Lens of a Critical Shareholder
Guidance to prepare for activist engagement on executive compensation.
Directorship MagazineMagazine IssueExecutive CompensationShareholder EngagementThe Case for Term Limits
Deliver shareholder value in a changing environment by optimizing the board through refreshment.
Nominating and GovernanceDirectorship MagazineMagazine IssueGovernanceGovernance Challenges 2018: Board-Shareholder Engagement in the New Investor Environment
This 2018 edition of Governance Challenges was produced in collaboration with NACD’s five strategic-content partners and helps directors chart an effective course through this dynamic environment toward the objective they and their investors share: sustainable corporate success and long-term value creation.
Governance Outlook ReportMember-OnlyConsiderations for Directors When Preparing for Discussions With Shareholders
Direct engagement between directors and investors is appropriate in some situations, and is even preferred by some institutional investors. This guide, produced by Sidley Austin LLP, provides issues for consideration when creating a board-shareholder communications policy and preparing for a discussion with a shareholder.
Sidley Austin LLPMember-OnlyThe Role of Proxy Advisory Firms
Understand the growth of the proxy advisory industry, key market players, voting policies, and engagement strategies for issuers.
Shareholder EngagementProxy SeasonMember-OnlyUnderstanding Nonfinancial Metrics
Learn more about key nonfinancial metrics in five essential categories that gauge an organization’s health.
Human CapitalDirector EssentialsFinancial OversightShareholder Engagement