Summary
This document is a report detailing the results of the 2024 Annual Stakeholder Policy Survey conducted by Glass, Lewis & Co. LLC. The survey gathered insights from 113 investors and 374 non-investors, primarily from the United States, Europe, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Key findings include differing opinions between investors and non-investors regarding corporate governance regimes for multijurisdictional companies, with over 40% of investors favoring the highest standards. The report also discusses the importance of disclosure, noting that investors are less likely to defer to boards when information is insufficient. Additionally, it highlights investor expectations regarding AI and cybersecurity oversight, director performance on other boards, and executive compensation structures. The report emphasizes that nearly 70% of investors consider climate transition strategies in their voting decisions and suggests a preference for in-person shareholder meetings. These insights aim to inform Glass Lewis's updates to proxy voting guidelines for the 2025 proxy season.
