Proxy Scar Tissue: Tales from the Battle Ground of the Good, the Bad and the Ugly Proxy Fight

Monday, June 6, 2016 | 2:00PM - 3:00PM | Room: Grand Hall C  |   Corporate Governance and Regulatory

 |  Christopher Wightman | Ken Denman | Ian Campbell | Dennis Gannon |

Few boards and management teams go completely unscathed when engaging in a proxy contest, although certain companies certainly fair better than others. In this session, expert strategists and executives will share their war stories and provide insight into how to ensure a fight is deftly fought without incurring too many casualties.  
  • Learning Objective 1: Gain an understanding of what works and what doesn’t when engaged in a proxy fight

  • Learning Objective 2: Learn what steps to take to ensure your company is prepared for a proxy fight or even a settlement before engaging in a fight

  • Learning Objective 3: Understand what strategies to consider during the fight and its aftermath