Among a variety of proposals, shareholder votes on auditor ratification remains a topic year-over-year during proxy season. The auditor ratification vote organized during the annual general meeting provides shareholders an opportunity to express their opinion about the external auditor of … Continue reading
During proxy season, shareholders vote on a variety of proposals to be accepted or rejected. ESG proposals have garnered increased attention in recent years. But one proposal remains a constant decision for shareholders year-over-year: Should the auditor of record be … Continue reading
An analysis of shareholder votes filed between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2020, shows that, on average, roughly 98% of votes were cast in favor of auditor ratification.1 Votes against auditor ratification comprised 2.0% of the total votes; abstained … Continue reading
Note: This post was updated to reflect a change in the first table (Highest % Votes Against per Year). The original table incorrectly included Dynasil Corp of America as having the highest percentage of votes against in 2018. An analysis … Continue reading
Note: This post was updated to reflect a change in the first table (Highest % Votes Against per Year). The original table incorrectly included Dynasil Corp of America as having the highest percentage of votes against in 2018. An analysis … Continue reading
While shareholders have the option to vote on their company’s auditor, the outcome is almost never in dispute. A recent analysis of shareholder votes filed between January 1, 2015, and December 31, 2017, shows that, on average, 98.7% of votes … Continue reading
While shareholders have the option to vote on their company’s auditor, the outcome is almost never in any dispute whatsoever. A recent analysis of shareholder votes filed between January 1, 2014, and December 31, 2016, shows that, on average, 98% … Continue reading