In a significant development, CalPERS, the biggest U.S. public pension fund, said it will vote for a shareholder proposal to replace Warren Buffett as Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s chairman; he will however continue to remain as its CEO. In a regulatory… Read More ›
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SEC denies Apple Inc’s bid to dismiss shareholder proposal on concealment clauses on NDAs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has denied Apple Inc’s bid to exclude a shareholder proposal that would have required Cupertino to inform investors of its use of non-disclosure agreements and other concealment clauses. The SEC’s move will mean that… Read More ›
SEC blocks Amazon.com Inc’s move to stop non-binding racial equity audit
In a significant development, the SEC turned down an exemption sought by Amazon.com Inc to stop its investors from considering a shareholder proposal related to racial equity at its upcoming annual general meeting (AGM). The SEC’s decision comes in the… Read More ›
Amazon adopts policy for increasing diversity in its board
As per a filing by Amazon to the SEC, its board is set to review nominees from diverse candidates which includes minorities. In a move that aims to promote greater diversity in its Board, Amazon.com stated women and minorities are… Read More ›