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"The very fact that the Board in reviewing the leadership structure does not detect any anomaly is the best demonstration of the lack of independent oversight within the board."
"I'm speechless. How can a "an industry leading provider of independent and professional consulting services to the mining and energy industries worldwide" produce such drivel?"
"These independent directors agreed to join our board, because they believe in our outstanding plan and they recognize that our plan is the right plan... — John Hess's Nominees"
"If Generac is committed to ESG and transparency as it claims, it will issue a public response to Spruce Point’s questions arising from our independent forensic investigation."
"Over the last few years, they've led a production boom that has made our country more energy independent and, more recently helped cause oil prices to fall due to oversupply."
"We would expect truly independent Tier 1 distributors’ gross margins to approximate 30% to 35%, which is based on information provided in the interviews with Messrs. A and C."
"Mr. Grijalva conducts his business as an independent sales representative through a limited liability company of which he and Ms. Grijalva are members. — FY18 Proxy (7/27/18)"
"Then we come to the issue of supervisory board selection. This is one of Muddy Waters' central charges. They say, OK, we have a supervisory board that is not independent."
"Through the May 2023 filing of Samsara’s audit committee report, its Audit Chairman and “Independent Director” Jonathan Chadwick served on a mind-blowing ten (10) boards!"
"Dr. Beckerle is a beneficiary of substantial donations from the Huntsman family. Despite this fact, the Board shockingly claims Dr. Beckerle is an “independent” director."
"We believe the Board conducted an incomplete analysis of Dr. Beckerle’s independence and a consideration of all the facts suggests Dr. Beckerle is clearly not independent"
"In contrast to Vivendi's poor stewardship and frayed relationships, Elliott's Independent Nominees will prioritise improving relationships with regulators and authorities"
"He may be nominally independent, but Mr. Mongeau has repeatedly shown that he is not capable of advocating for shareholders' interests when they conflict with management."
"Among top-performing restaurant companies, Buffalo Wild Wings is one of the only companies whose compensation is entirely independent of EPS, ROIC or shareholder return."
"BlackRock is simply not in the position to fulfil its stewardship responsibilities. The Board, due to lack of independent oversight, has failed to recognised this issue."
"Each of the four independent divisions should be a leading company in its sector and provide a straightforward alternative to investors seeking exposure to the industry."
"As alluded to in the Glaucus report, the data is sourced by “independent consultant” Dr H S Anantha Padmanabha, who is also a biology and plantation consultant for TFS."
"A new board-level committee, assisted by independent advisors, will lead a comprehensive business review to modernize Southwest and restore best-in-class profitability"
"A new board-level committee, assisted by independent advisors, will lead a comprehensive business review to modernize Southwest and restore best-in-class profitability"
"What is the point in overcoming the conflict of interest by asking a third party to vote the shares using BlackRock’s (weak) policies on the Lead Independent Director?"
"What is the point in overcoming the conflict of interest by asking a third party to vote the shares using BlackRock’s (weak) policies on the Lead Independent Director?"
"A new board-level committee, assisted by independent advisors, will lead a comprehensive business review to modernize Southwest and restore best-in-class profitability"
"A new board-level committee, assisted by independent advisors, will lead a comprehensive business review to modernize Southwest and restore best-in-class profitability"
"Target’s board lacks significant shareholder representation, owning less than 0.3% of the company. Independent directors own only 0.02% of the company in common stock"
"WFG actively encourages its independent agents to develop downlines. Based on the definition provided by the FTC, we believe we can reasonably conclude WFG is an MLM."
"We encourage you to rely on the judgment of the Arconic Board, which is independent, objective and thoroughly dedicated to the interests of all Arconic shareholders."
"The University of California does not endorse specific products or services as a matter of policy — Footnote in Herbalife Independent Distributor Presentation (2007)"
"With 24 years of tenure, Mr. Gerber cannot possibly be considered “independent” beyond any doubt. BlackRock’s standard of governance has been damaged by this choice"
"Motif executive chuckled when saying they’re “independent” of Ginkgo; suggested Motif spend was controlled by a Motif “employee” who was acting in Ginkgo’s interest"
"Congratulations, the Associate Agreement you submitted was approved. You are now an independent associate with World Financial Group Insurance Agency, Inc. (WFGIA)."
"Given the continuing evidence of a grossly mismanaged company, we see no option than for the Chairman of the Board and the Lead Independent Director to be removed."
"Starboard and BILL recently agreed to a Cooperation Agreement that results in the appointment of four new independent directors, including Peter Feld of Starboard."
"Considering the size and complexity of XOM relative to FMCN, it is almost laughable that an “independent” director is diluting public shareholders to this extent."
"The Company currently anticipates the independent fiduciary will dispose of the contributed shares over the next 6 months. — Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. 8-K"
"Compensation paid by John Hess’s family estate for serving as executor(1): $8 million directly to Board members $3 million directly to Lead Independent Directors"
"Companies listed on the Prime Market should therefore appoint at least one-third of their directors as independent directors — Japan's Corporate Governance Code"
"We intend to install an independent slate and legendary CEO to abandon the blocked deal, collect the $565 million breakup fee and Make U.S. Steel Great Again."
"Every hospital that Inspire names under “independent” clinical studies has received substantial payments from Inspire for vaguely named post-approval studies."
"In conclusion, we encourage shareholders to vote FOR Oasis nominees five independent, world-class Director candidates at Kao's upcoming AGM on March 21, 2024."
"Lazard recommends the separation of TWX into four independent companies: (1) AOL, (2) Content (Networks + Filmed Entertainment), (3) Publishing, and (4) TWC."
"Clear path to remove share price discount by separating the Steel business to allow the market to independently value Timken's Bearings and Steel businesses"
"Southwest needs new independent directors with relevant expertise to challenge entrenched thinking, drive strategic changes and hold management accountable"
"Southwest needs new independent directors with relevant expertise to challenge entrenched thinking, drive strategic changes and hold management accountable"
"We are exercising caution around the industry's recent acceleration of the direct selling or door-to-door sales channels through independent sales dealers."
"Southwest needs new independent directors with relevant expertise to challenge entrenched thinking, drive strategic changes and hold management accountable"
"Southwest needs new independent directors with relevant expertise to challenge entrenched thinking, drive strategic changes and hold management accountable"
"Southwest needs new independent directors with relevant expertise to challenge entrenched thinking, drive strategic changes and hold management accountable"
"We at Bluebell Capital Partners (“Bluebell”) would like to congratulate you on your appointment as Senior Independent Director at BP (also the “Company”)."
"I cannot accept this first line of challenge. There are two independent reasons why. First, I cannot accept premise (3) (see §60 above). — UK Court Ruling"
"We Believe Almost 75% of the VIAB board are not independent by a reasonable definition; ISS recommends a “substantial majority of a board be independent”"
"Marathon can be efficiently separated into three appropriately capitalized independent entities, well-positioned to succeed in their respective segments."
"TIM governance has improved since independent directors replaced the Vivendi-controlled Board; meanwhile Vivendi’s own shareholder rights have collapsed"
"We independently verified that IonQ's 11-qubit quantum computer, accessible through Amazon Web Services, is a farce that can't even properly add 1 + 1."
"We independently verified that IonQ’s 11-qubit quantum computer, accessible through Amazon Web Services, is a farce that can’t even properly add 1 + 1."
"Our proposal is not intended to be a vote of no-confidence in CEO Larry Fink, but simply aims to address the lack of independent oversight by the Board"
"NewMed's recommended offer represents a US$242 million discount to ERCE's independent assessment of Capricorn's current cash-weighted fair market value"
"Shareholder Nominees are completely independent, would constitute a minority of directors, and, unlike Hess's nominees, have not preapproved any plan."
"Motive safety camera solutions dramatically outperformed Samsara in a recent independent test conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute."
"Elliott believes a board composed of truly independent directors is the most efficient and effective way to improve governance and performance at TIM"
"In our view, with resignation of Fortress Directors, BKD Board is deficient in both real estate experience and independent shareholder representation"