Corporate Governance Research
Timely, In-Depth Corporate Governance Research
Gain an in-depth understanding of governance matters at shareholder meetings with Glass Lewis’ comprehensive Corporate Governance Research.
Making timely, informed decisions during proxy season can be challenging due to the high volume of shareholder meetings. Glass Lewis' Proxy Papers deliver key insights and vote recommendations, helping investors confidently navigate governance issues while saving valuable time.
Key Features and Benefits
Global Coverage with Local Market Context
Gain expert insights into local practices, with companies evaluated based on performance, size, maturity, governance structure, and shareholder responsiveness.
Extensive Coverage Range
Our Global Research team analyzes 30,000+ shareholder meetings annually across 100+ markets, focusing on board composition, executive pay, shareholder proposals, mergers, acquisitions, and contested situations.
Industry-Leading Report Delivery Times
Reports are published three weeks before meetings, on average, providing clients with ample time to review information and make informed voting decisions.
Flexible Delivery Methods
Our Proxy Paper Research Reports are available through multiple delivery channels, including our Viewpoint voting platform, SFTP, email and more.
Corporate Governance Data
ESG Profile
Gain a full view of companies’ ESG practices. Our Proxy Papers include ESG Profile research and scores for approximately 5,400 global companies, covering everything from board oversight to alignment with major reporting frameworks.
Director Data
Monitor key aspects of board composition and effectiveness. Glass Lewis provides comprehensive board and director data to help evaluate board skills, election data, oversight, and more.
Proxy Paper Highlights
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Proposal Overview
Proposal Overview
Get a clear overview of the proposals on the agenda, along with board and Glass Lewis voting recommendations and vote rationale outlined under "Concerns" when they differ. Proposals with highly contextual analysis also include a "For Your Attention" flag.
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Company Profile
Company Profile
Provides a top-level view of the company's financials, executive pay, governance practices, anti-takeover measures, and auditors.
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Compensation Analysis
Compensation Analysis
Clear visual analysis of executive compensation practices, measured against market and industry peer groups, and pay-for-performance grades
calculated for U.S.- & Canadian-listed companies.
New for 2026: New Glass Lewis Pay for Performance scores are based on a series of quantitative tests comparing multiple measures of executive pay to company TSR and financial performance.
The expanded model includes first-time coverage of European, Australian and UK companies.
New for 2026: New Glass Lewis Pay for Performance scores are based on a series of quantitative tests comparing multiple measures of executive pay to company TSR and financial performance.
The expanded model includes first-time coverage of European, Australian and UK companies.
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Board of Directors Analysis
Board of Directors Analysis
Everything you need to know about the board, at-a-glance, such as director profiles, independence classifications, and beneficial ownership. Glass Lewis also provides detailed reviews of board composition related to past conduct of individual directors, diversity, skills and more.
New for 2026: Our Board Skills Matrix has expanded to cover all S&P 500 companies.
New for 2026: Our Board Skills Matrix has expanded to cover all S&P 500 companies.
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Our Report Feedback Statement
Report Feedback Statement
Our RFS service enables subject companies and proponents to express their opinions in response to Glass Lewis analysis & voting recommendations. Feedback is
added to the Proxy Paper and circulated to institutional clients in advance of voting deadlines.
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