Boards increasingly exposed to investor pressure across a broad range of issues
Investors increasingly see their role as ‘responsible activists’; both active and passive funds focusing on bespoke analysis and voting on governance matters
In the absence of constructive Board engagement, investors are increasingly willing to support activists or ‘vote no’ campaigns as a catalyst for change
Rise of collective action (e.g. the UK’s Investor Forum) is a potent new lever for institutional investors seeking change, with or without ‘traditional’ activists
Constructive and sustainable investor relationships foster long-term support, mitigate contentious issues, and protect against negative surprises
Need for a new independent counselor to Boards, separate from existing advisers, to help them address increasingly complex corporate governance issues and relations with the investment community
Statera brings unique insight and experience to facilitate productive relationships between Boards and investors
