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Springtime for Investor Relations
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John Moten, IRC NIRI Chair SVP, Investor Relations Aventiv Technologies
life.” It is a time of energy and renewal.
pringtime is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather becomes enjoyable the days get longer, and nature “springs to .
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For investor relations professionals, it is also a time of energy and renewal as corporate govern takes center stage during the annual proxy season.oxy season. Tis year, the renewed growth of old ideas and the infusion of new ideas highlight this proxy season.oxy season. In this issue of IR Update, you will find the article “Early Indications for the 2024 Proxy Season,” on page 22 of interest. It discusses the latest shareholder proposals
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related to ESG and climate change and the impact of the presidenpresidential election on shareholder proposals. Te article highlights the gro that has made shareholder proposals more difficult to navigate.
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e article highlights the growiing politicization of ESG issues more difficult to navigate.
ng politicization of ESG issues Te article, “A Proxy for the People,” by NIRI National Board Member Kimberly Esterkin on page
26 highlights Blackrock’s Voting Choice program for retail investors. While shareholder voting rights have been a feature of modern public companies for decades, the growth of index investing has limited the voice of retail investors. Trough the Voting Choice program, retail investors can now decide if they want institutions to vote on their behalf or choose to vote individually. We support this initiative to promote transparency and shareholder rights. As investor relations professionals, we no longer manage just the needs of shareholders but all stakeholders. Tis is both a challenge and an opportunity for the investor relations community. Focusing on stakeholders broadens the responsibility and career opportunities for investor rela- tions professionals. Te article, “Reputation Management in a Risky World,” on page 18 focuses on managing corporate
image with stakeholders. It highlights the importance of an integrated communications approach to develop, maintain and grow the corporate brand, helping companies weather the inevitable reputational storms that affect almost all industries from time to time. Finally, I encourage you to attend the NIRI 2024 Annual Conference in San Francisco on June 9-11, 2024. Te conference features an all-star lineup of leading industry executives and a general session with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Read more about it in the article, “NIRI2024 to Deliver Tought Leadership and Industry Insights,” on page 34. I look forward to seeing each of you there. See you in June. IR
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