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Shareholder Activism – Where do we go from here? Panelists: Pat McGurn, ISS Chris Dowd, Georgeson Stephen Brown, TIAA-CREF Moderator: Ron Schneider, Laurel Hill Advisory Group Panel presentation July 15, 2010. Shareholder Services Association.
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Shareholder Activism – • Where do we go from here? • Panelists: • Pat McGurn, ISS • Chris Dowd, Georgeson • Stephen Brown, TIAA-CREF • Moderator: • Ron Schneider, Laurel Hill Advisory Group • Panel presentation July 15, 2010 Shareholder Services Association
Shareholder Activism – Where do we go from here? Which regulatory changes may have the greatest impact on future activism? What are the recent trends in activism? Should we expect changes to the traditional mix of activists, their tactics and targets? What lessons should we draw from the recent proxy season? What should companies be doing now to prepare for and, if targeted, defend themselves against activism? Examples of best practices, and pitfalls to avoid Audience participation is encouraged!
Pat McGurn, Special Counsel ISS 301-556-0402 patrick.mcgurn@riskmetrics.com Christopher G. Dowd, Senior Managing Director Georgeson Inc. 212-440-9130 cdowd@georgeson.com Stephen L. Brown, Director, Corporate Governance & Associate General Counsel TIAA-CREF 212-916-6930 slbrown@tiaa-cref.org Ron Schneider, Vice President Laurel Hill Advisory Group 917-338-3183 rschneider@laurelhill.com Contact Information