Georgeson 2023 European AGM Season Review

Highlights in this year’s report:

• Fewer "Say on Climate" proposals were put forward in 2023, due to decreased investor support in 2022 and cases of investor pushback on these proposals
• Proxy advisors continued their influence on voting outcomes in 2023, though investors are increasingly relying on their own voting policies
• Resolutions relating to executive compensation maintained their position as the most contested resolution type in Europe as the share of contested remuneration reports continued to rise
• The seven biggest indices by market cap, except for Spain and Germany, saw fewer contested director elections in 2023

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With exclusive insights from the following institutional investors:

• Jocelyn Brown, Head of Governance - EMEA & APAC at T. Rowe Price
• James Upton, Senior Governance Specialist at Pictet Asset Management
• Michiel van Esch, Director Active Ownership of Robeco Asset Management

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Click here to download the 2023 AGM Season Review

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