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FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends
October 15, 2026 Philip Broke, Lachlan Low, Patrick Sarch White & Case LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Our latest snapshot charts the trends emerging from the 2026 AGM season so far. Please see full publication below for more information.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends - 2025 Review and 2026 Predictions | JD Supra
February 26, 2026 Philip Broke, Lachlan Low, Patrick Sarch White & Case LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: We have undertaken a review of the FTSE 350 companies whose AGMs were held last year. Our analysis highlights how companies approached meeting formats, shareholder engagement and capital authorities during the 2025 season, as well as developments in climate-related resolutions and contested votes.
FRC Revises Guidance on Non-Executive Directors’ Remuneration | JD Supra
[co-author: Peter Wilson]* The Financial Reporting Council has revised its guidance on the UK Corporate Governance Code (Code), making it clear that the remuneration of non-executive directors in shares is appropriate, enhancing the ability of UK-listed companies to attract directors of the highest calibre.
AI in the Boardroom: Privilege and Recording Decisions | JD Supra
In the context of a growing spotlight on AI, we are fielding increased questions from general counsel and corporate secretaries around how companies can adopt AI within the Boardroom, whilst managing the legal risks associated with it.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – August 2025 Update | JD Supra
As we move to the end of the 2025 AGM season, we have updated our analysis of how FTSE 350 companies have held their AGMs since January. Our review highlights emerging trends in shareholder communications, the evolution of meeting formats, and the ways in which companies are responding to changing expectations around accessibility and engagement. Based on these findings, we have also set out our predictions for how these practices are likely to develop.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends - April 2025 Update | JD Supra
We have gathered and examined data from AGM Notices published by FTSE 350 companies until April 2025. We have set out the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including the venues of meetings, the arrangements made for Q&As, and the varying levels of shareholder engagement being offered.
Corporate Governance Key developments | JD Supra
Updated Principles of Remuneration - On the 9 October 2024, the Investment Association (‘IA’), a trade body for UK investment managers, published the Principles of Remuneration (the Principles). IA members are significant investors in UK listed companies and are as investors, responsible for £9.1 trillion assets under management. The Principles, outline the IA members views on the widely accepted approach to executive renumeration for the majority of companies.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – November 2024 Update | JD Supra
We have gathered and examined data from AGM Notices published by FTSE 350 companies until November 2024. We have set out the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including the venues of meetings, the arrangements made for Q&As and the varying levels of shareholder engagement being offered. We have also identified the categories of resolutions that received 20% or more dissenting votes at AGMs this year to date.
Key developments in corporate governance - August 2024 | JD Supra
This briefing is the seventh in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks developments identified in our previous briefings and outlines new matters of interest. This briefing focuses on key matters arising since January 2024.
Corporate Governance - Key Developments (August 2024)
Corporate Governance Key developments August 2024 This briefing is the seventh in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks developments identified in our previous briefings and outlines new matters of interest. This briefing focuses on key matters arising since January 2024.
New UK Corporate Governance Code – getting ready for the changes | JD Supra
On 22 January 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its much-anticipated revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code) which was followed on 29 January 2024 by revised guidance on the Code. In this client alert we consider what the revisions mean for companies subject to the Code and what actions companies should be taking in preparation for its implementation.
New UK Corporate Governance Code - getting ready for the changes
On 22 January 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published its much-anticipated revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code) which was followed on 29 January 2024 by revised guidance on the Code. In this client alert we consider what the revisions mean for companies subject to the Code and what actions companies should be taking in preparation for its implementation.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends – 2024 Update | JD Supra
We have gathered and examined data from AGM Notices published by FTSE 350 companies since January 2024. We have set out the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including where the meetings are being held, the arrangements made for Q&As and the varying levels of shareholder engagement being offered. We have also identified the categories of resolutions that received 20% or more dissenting votes at AGMs last year and show the trend this year to date.
FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends - 2024 Update
April 2024 FTSE 350: Snapshot of AGM Key Trends 2024 Update Venue of AGM Type of AGM Philip Broke Partner, Corporate M&A London T +44 20 7532 2110 E [email protected] Patrick Sarch Partner, Corporate M&A London Lachlan Low Counsel, Corporate M&A London T +44 20 7532 1024 T +44 20 7532 2349 E [email protected] E l [email protected] Key trends So far this AGM season, 60% of FTSE 350 companies who have issued their AGM notices have opted for an entirely physical meeting without any form of...
FRC publishes new UK Corporate Governance Code | JD Supra
On 22 January 2024, the Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") published its much-anticipated revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code. The publication of the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code (“2024 Code”) follows a 16-week consultation launched by the FRC in May 2023. What has changed?
Key developments in corporate governance | JD Supra
This briefing is the sixth in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our previous briefings and outlines new matters of interest. The ESG regulatory landscape is fast-evolving.
Corporate Governance: Key developments - January 2024
Corporate Governance Key developments January 2024 This briefing is the sixth in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our previous briefings and outlines new matters of interest. This briefing focuses on key matters arising since August 2023.
2024 Annual Reporting Season: Key Considerations | JD Supra
November 1, 2023 Philip Broke, Lachlan Low, Allan Taylor White & Case LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Planning for the 2024 annual reporting season is underway. We summarise the key legislative changes affecting London-listed companies for the upcoming season along with best practice recommendations. 1.
2024 Annual Reporting Season: Key Considerations
Planning for the 2024 annual reporting season is underway. We summarise the key legislative changes affecting London-listed companies for the upcoming season along with best practice recommendations. 1. Disclosure of Board Diversity – new legislation For companies with a 31 December financial year end, the annual report they publish in 2024 (for the FY 2023 financial period) will be the first time they have to report on the new Listing Rule diversity targets.
Diversity on UK Boards | JD Supra
September 15, 2023 Philip Broke, Edwina Daws, Lachlan Low, Allan Taylor White & Case LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Increased focus from investors, regulators, and employees on racial, ethnic and gender diversity has heightened scrutiny of public companies' commitments to diversity in their workforce and in particular on their boards. What is changing?
Corporate Governance - Key Developments - August 2023 | JD Supra
This briefing is the fifth in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our first, second, third and fourth briefings and outlines new matters of interest. Please see full Newsletter below for more information. Download PDF
Key developments in corporate governance
Welcome to our latest corporate governance newsletter providing you with a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the UK.
FTSE 350 AGMs: Snapshot of how companies are responding to the new Pre-Emption Group guidelines | JD Supra
May 22, 2023 Philip Broke, Lachlan Low, Guy Potel, Allan Taylor White & Case LLP + Follow x Following x Following - Unfollow Contact To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Pre-Emption Group issued new guidelines in November 2022.
FTSE 350 AGMs: Snapshot of how companies are responding to the new Pre-Emption Group guidelines
The Pre-Emption Group issued new guidelines in November 2022. The guidelines have increased the threshold for which companies may disapply pre-emption rights to 20% and have added a new flexibility whereby companies may disapply pre-emption rights for up to an additional 4% to be used for the purposes of follow-on offers.
Overboarding in the UK: How many seats is too many | JD Supra
In recent years "overboarding" has become an important issue for many UK companies and investors alike. Several large asset managers as well as proxy advisors, including Vanguard, BlackRock, and LGIM, have tightened their voting guidelines to apply stricter criteria beyond the UK Corporate Governance Code, and certain directors serving on multiple public company boards have faced significant opposition to their elections. What is overboarding?
Overboarding in the UK: How many seats is too many
In recent years "overboarding" has become an important issue for many UK companies and investors alike. Several large asset managers as well as proxy advisors, including Vanguard, BlackRock, and LGIM, have tightened their voting guidelines to apply stricter criteria beyond the UK Corporate Governance Code, and certain directors serving on multiple public company boards have faced significant opposition to their elections. What is overboarding?
Corporate Governance - Key Developments | JD Supra
This briefing is the fourth in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our first, second and third briefings and outlines new matters of interest. Please see full Publication below for more information. Download PDF
Key developments in corporate governance
European Union, United Kingdom January 16 2023 Prepared for Client Name White & Case Corporate Governance July 2022 – December 2022 | 1 Corporate Governance CONTENTS FRC Annual Enforcement Review ...........2 Companies House Corporate Plan .........3 FCA and FRC Reviews of ClimateRelated Disclosures by Premium Listed Companies ......................................4 FCA Decision on Carillion Case ...............6 FRC publishes New Public Interest Entity Auditor Registration...
FTSE 350: November 2022 Snapshot of Arrangements for AGMs | JD Supra
We continue to track the approach FTSE 350 companies are taking to the holding of their AGMs. We have set out in our snapshot the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including where the AGMs are being held, what arrangements are being made for Q&A and the level of shareholder engagement being offered. Please see full Alert below for more information. Download PDF
Corporate Governance Key developments 2022 | JD Supra
This briefing is the third in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our first and second briefings and outlines new matters of interest. Please see full Publication below for more information. Download PDF
Key developments in corporate governance 2022
This briefing is the third in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our first and second briefings and outlines new matters of interest.
FTSE 350: July 2022 Snapshot of Arrangements for AGMs | JD Supra
Key trends - We are now over half way through the year and moving towards the end of the AGM season. The trends which we identified at the start of the year have generally continued. Most companies have chosen to hold a purely physical meeting with no form of virtual shareholder engagement... Download PDF
FTSE 350: Snapshot of Arrangements for AGMs | JD Supra
Refinitiv, Q1 2022 Adviser Rankings, US law firms, September 2021 We continue to track the approach FTSE 350 companies are taking to the holding of their AGMs. We have set out in our snapshot the approach companies have taken on a number of key aspects of their meetings, including where the meetings are being held,… Download PDF
FTSE 350: Snapshot of arrangements for AGMs held after 30 March 2021 | JD Supra
Key Trends: ◾ Since August 2021, AGMs where shareholders were actively encouraged not to attend have become less common. Most companies are instead holding their meetings with physical attendance neither actively encouraged or discouraged. Most now do not provide for any form of electronic engagement. Those that did provide electronic engagement, provided for a video and audio webcast.
5 things you need to know about … UK AGMS in 2021 | JD Supra
The Chartered Governance Institute (ICSA) recently issued a guidance note on "2021 general meetings and the impact of COVID-19", written with input from Martin Moore QC and the support of the Department of Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC).
5 things you need to know about … ESG developments | JD Supra
One Latest data from the Investment Association has shown investors plunged nearly four times the amount of cash into responsible investment funds in 2020 than they did in 2019. Responsible investment funds saw net flows of £7.1bn in the nine months to September – around 275 per cent more than the £1.9bn measured in the first three quarters of 2019 Two In November, the UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP 26) in Glasgow.
Corporate Governance Key Developments 2020 | JD Supra
This briefing is the second in our series of briefings on corporate governance and is designed to provide a synopsis of topical corporate governance matters impacting companies in the United Kingdom. This briefing tracks the development of certain matters identified in our first briefing available hereand outlines new matters of interest. Please see full Publication below for more information.
Corporate Governance: Preparing for the 2021 AGM season—key insights from 2020 and areas for focus in 2021 | JD Supra
As companies look to plan their FY 2020 annual report and prepare for the 2021 AGM season, we have reflected on our experience in 2020. We summarise below key learnings and what we think will undoubtedly be on the agenda and in focus for 2021. AGMs The temporary flexibilities granted by the Corporate Governance and Insolvency Act 2020 ("CIGA") in relation to the conduct of company meetings come to an end on 31 December 2020.
FRC Review: AGMs – An Opportunity for Change | JD Supra
On 6 October 2020, the Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") published a report on the holding of annual general meetings ("AGMs") by FTSE 350 companies between 10 March - 30 July 2020 following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (the "FRC Review"). The FRC Review considers, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the different ways that companies held AGMs during the first half of 2020 and whether the approaches taken best served the interests of shareholders.
AGMs: A snapshot of the FTSE 350's reaction to COVID-19 restrictions and new legislation published on general meetings | JD Supra
On 20 March 2020, the UK Government published its Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the "Bill") which amends certain aspects of current insolvency and governance legislation to provide businesses with the flexibility and time they need to continue trading during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AGMs: A snapshot of the FTSE 350's reaction to COVID-19 restrictions | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Practical considerations: the impact of COVID-19 on the holding of annual general meetings | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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