Alphabet

Addressing Antitrust: Alphabet Commits U$500 Million to Compliance

June 6, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Alphabet has pledged to spend US$500 million over the next decade to revamp its global compliance structure in response to an antitrust lawsuit from shareholders.

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Consumer groups slam attempt to delay SRD II

Name and shame: Nomura Shareholders to Vote on First Proposal Since 2012

May 30, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

Nomura Holdings’ shareholders are set to vote on a proposal for the first time in 13 years, as proponents seek to tweak …

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Elon Musk Tesla

9 to 5: Tesla Investors Issue Musk Working Hours Ultimatum

May 30, 2025


By Jack Grogan-Fenn

A group of pensions fund investors at Tesla has demanded CEO Elon Musk work at least 40 hours per week before any new compensation …

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen and Porsche shareholders urge CEO to cease dual leadership role

May 21, 2025


Volkswagen and Porsche shareholders have reiterated criticisms of the automakers’ corporate governance, urging the CEO to step down from one of his dual leadership roles.

At …

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Texas

Texas introduces restrictions on small shareholder proposals

May 9, 2025


Texas has put forward a bill imposing new restrictions on shareholder eligibility to submit proposals, potentially limiting the voice of small investors seeking change.

The bill, which passed 45 to …

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voting rights

AIC bids to change company law with ‘My share, my vote’ petition launch

April 10, 2025


The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) launched its ‘My share, my vote’ campaign petition on 7 April that calls for a change …

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Shareholders lack confidence to hold companies to account

Rio Tinto pushes for shareholders to back dual-listed structure  

March 21, 2025


Rio Tinto, the world’s largest iron-ore miner, has urged its shareholders to vote against plans to review its dual-listed company (DLC) structure in London and Sydney. 

Ahead of

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Costco rejects proposal to evaluate risks of DEI policy

January 24th, 2025


Costco shareholders have voted against a proposal urging the wholesaler to assess any potential risks associated with its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices and policy.

Preliminary results …

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Artificial Intelligence, AI

Shareholders Call for Board Oversight of Artificial Intelligence

September 20th, 2024


As advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence are expected to transform business models and strategies, shareholders are driving the conversation around boardroom oversight of AI-related risks and opportunities.

During …

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Elon Musk Silhouetted in front of the Tesla logo

Tesla shareholders approve Musk’s huge pay day

June 14, 2024


Tesla shareholders have approved CEO Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay package – the largest in US corporate history – after it was rescinded by a Delaware court in January.

The …

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