Author Archives: Maria Barata
dual-class share structures, AGM, shareholder proposals, shareholder meetings

Boardroom Breakdowns: Shareholders Clash over Diversity, AI and Climate Accountability

May 30, 2025


By Daniel Kehoe and Caoimhe Taylor

June is the final month of ‘peak season’ before we see a significant drop in US shareholder meetings. Some of the …

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Shareholder Showdown: High Dissent Shakes Up Woodside Energy and Plus500 

May 16, 2025


By Daniel Kehoe

The 2025 season has marked a clear shift in shareholder engagement strategy, with ‘Vote no’ campaigns emerging as a prominent tool being utilised by

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dual-class share structures, AGM, shareholder proposals, shareholder meetings

2025 Proxy Season at Full Throttle: ESG, DEI and Climate at The Forefront 

May 2, 2025


By Daniel Kehoe and Caoimhe Taylor

May brings a wave of shareholder proposals that continue to highlight key investor concerns, particularly related to diversity,

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dual-class share structures, AGM, shareholder proposals, shareholder meetings

Upcoming Shareholder Proposals: Second Half of February 2025

February 19, 2025


As we look towards the second half of February and the start of the AGM season, we are beginning to witness shareholder engagement heat up.

Both Apple Inc and …

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Minerva Analytics Statement on DEI, Climate Change, and Proxy Voting Freedom

February 14, 2025


Dear Clients and Friends;

As we approach the busy peak season, and in light of recent developments in the USA, I wanted to set out Minerva’s

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Corporance forms a strategic partnership with Minerva as an Exclusive ESG Data Partner

February 13, 2025


In an exciting development, Corporance Asesores de Voto (CORPORANCE), the Spanish proxy advisor, and Minerva Analytics (MINERVA), renowned for their independent research, have partnered …

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Shareholder Engagement: 5 Key Themes For 2025

January 28th, 2025


Shareholder engagement continues to drive and shape the corporate governance landscape as shareholders expect companies to be held accountable and address critical issues.

In 2025, the pressure on boards to …

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Shareholder Proposals Quieten Down in Australia AGM Season

October 11th, 2024


As the Australian AGM season commences, this blog article by Stewardship Senior Analyst Thomas Bolger provides an in-depth analysis of recent trends in shareholder engagement.

Annual General Meetings are …

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Minerva supports the UN Global Compact SDG Flag Campaign

September 25th, 2024


For the second consecutive year, Minerva proudly raises the SDG flag as part of a global campaign, reaffirming our support for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals …

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LPFA appoints Minerva as vote monitoring service partner

September 9th, 2024


The London Pensions Fund Authority (LPFA), a £8 billion Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) fund with around 100,000 members, has appointed Minerva Analytics to provide additional insight …

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