SEC steps away from shareholder proposal review, creating uncertainty for proxy season

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SEC steps away from shareholder proposal review, creating uncertainty for proxy season

November 20, 2025

United States
United States
United States
Pensions & Investments  

Partner Cynthia Krus is interviewed about the SEC’s recent announcement that it will not respond to most no-action requests from public companies regarding proposed shareholder proposal exclusions during the 2025-2026 proxy season. Cynthia addresses how this may impact the proxy season, including some key considerations facing corporate management teams.

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Cynthia M. Krus

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