On December 16, 2009, the Securities and Exchange Commission "approved rules to enhance the information provided to shareholders so they are better able to evaluate the leadership of public companies. Additional Materials Final Rule: Proxy Disclosure Enhancements Beginning in the upcoming annual reporting and proxy season, the new rules will improve corporate disclosure regarding risk, compensation and corporate governance matters when voting decisions are made. In particular, the new rules require disclosures in proxy and information statements about: The relationship of a company's compensation policies and practices to risk management. The background and qualifications of directors and nominees. Legal actions involving a company's executive officers, directors and nominees. The consideration of diversity in the process by which candidates for director are considered for nomination. Board leadership structure and the board's role in risk oversight. Stock a
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