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.

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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.

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Proxy Paper Highlights

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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.

Company Profile

Provides a top-level view of the company's financials, executive pay, governance practices, anti-takeover measures, and auditors.

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.

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.

Our Report Feedback Statement

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.