Making Sure Newly Cautious Shareholders Get the Information They Want
Key Points Revised guidance from the SEC regarding ownership reporting is making institutional investors circumspect about raising issues with management. Seeking to influence a company’s executive compensation, or its social, environmental or political policies, may disqualify a shareholder from filing short-form ownership reports. Companies need to respond proactively, anticipating major investors’ issues and information they […]
Posted by Brian V. Breheny, Raquel Fox, and Joshua Shainess, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, on Sunday, June 1, 2025
Editor's Note:
Brian V. Breheny and Raquel Fox are Partners and Joshua Shainess is an Assoicate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. This post is based on a Skadden memorandum by Mr. Breheny, Ms. Fox, Mr. Shainess, and Kyle Wiley.
Key Points
- Revised guidance from the SEC regarding ownership reporting is making institutional investors circumspect about raising issues with management.
- Seeking to influence a company’s executive compensation, or its social, environmental or political policies, may disqualify a shareholder from filing short-form ownership reports.
- Companies need to respond proactively, anticipating major investors’ issues and information they want but may be reluctant to ask for.
