Episodes

  • Proxy Insights Podcast 4: Shareholder Activism

    Proxy Insights Podcast 4: Shareholder Activism
    Dec 12 2024
    In this latest episode of D.F. King’s Proxy Insights Podcast, D.F. King Senior Managing Director, Tom Germinario, is joined by Barrett Golden, Partner, Joele Frank; Elina Tetelbaum, Partner, Wachtell, Lipton; and Damien Fisher, Senior Managing Director, Evercore. Tune in as they discuss 2024 trends in shareholder activism, activist approaches and tactics, as well as what makes a company vulnerable to activism. Also covered are best practices for identifying, preparing for and responding to activists before they arrive on your doorstep.

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    58 mins
  • Proxy Insights Podcast 3: Activist Defense Strategies

    Proxy Insights Podcast 3: Activist Defense Strategies
    Nov 8 2023
    How do current trends in shareholder engagement relate to proper shareholder activism preparedness? How can the identity of the activist influence your defense strategy? Listen to D.F. King’s Thomas Germinario, Senior Managing Director and Zally Ahmadi, SVP, Corporate Governance, ESG & Executive Compensation and discuss how topics and levers used by activists have evolved over the years and outline best practices in preparing for activism before it arrives on your doorstep.

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    10 mins
  • Proxy Insights Podcast 2: Successfully Navigate Common Shareholder Engagement Pitfalls

    Proxy Insights Podcast 2: Successfully Navigate Common Shareholder Engagement Pitfalls
    Oct 3 2023
    Having a strong investor communications plan help provide valuable insights into how investors view your company. Identifying key shareholders, whether retail or institutional can provide a better understanding of their expectations and help to drive more effective communication strategies. Listen to Zally Ahmadi, SVP, Corporate Governance, ESG & Executive Compensation, Richard Grubaugh, Senior Managing Director, D.F. King and Michael Madalon, SVP, Corporate Proxy as they discuss how to navigate common shareholder engagement pitfalls, the logistical obstacles to be aware of and what information to provide and when.

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    12 mins
  • Proxy Insights Podcast 1: Shareholder proposals on the ballot surged last season – What’s instore for 2024?

    Proxy Insights Podcast 1: Shareholder proposals on the ballot surged last season – What’s instore for 2024?
    Sep 19 2023
    The number of shareholder proposals increased on the ballot in 2023, what drove the surge?  How can a comprehensive shareholder engagement program help to address shareholder activism? Michael Madalon, SVP, Corporate Proxy is your host for this episode. He is joined by Zally Ahmadi, SVP of Corporate Governance, ESG & Executive Compensation as they discuss top shareholder proposals and highlight what concerns institutional investors will focus on this coming season. 

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    14 mins