March 2026

Written By Digital Producers

  • Investor engagement themes are crystallizing, with recent governance conferences offering a clearer picture of what shareholders will prioritize heading into the season.

  • Nomination deadlines passed and proxy statements were filed, forcing boards to settle or fight. Elliott, Impactive, and Starboard were all active — and the common thread was clear: early engagement led to better outcomes.

  • Shareholder proposal exclusions are facing more pushback, with proponents filing additional lawsuits and publicly framing certain exclusions as suppressing the shareholder voice.

  • Pro-ESG proposal filings appear to have stabilized after years of decline, even as rumors circulate that the SEC may curtail or eliminate Rule 14a-8 — potentially upending the process entirely.

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