Taking the 'non' out of non-event

Article Abstract:

Annual company meetings have a number of uses. Shareholders can assess whether directors want them to be at the meeting from the choice of time and place for the meeting. The behavior of the head of the company also provides information, and those who behave arrogantly may head companies that are not worth investing in. Shareholders should have an opportunity to speak to directors at the end of the meeting. They should feel cheerful after a meeting since if they feel gloomy this may indicate problems for the company.

Analysis, Corporation reports, Company reports, Stockholder meetings

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Useful watchdog, or chairman's poodle?

Article Abstract:

Non-executive directors are sometimes seen as sufficient to protect shareholders' interests. Research by NatWest Securities shows that there is little benefit from an increase in numbers of non-executive directors. It is more important to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive, since this correlates with a higher survival rate for companies. Non-executive directors have resigned prior to a crisis, thus giving warning of problems.

Research, NatWest Securities Corp.

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