Tag #Corporate Governance

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Marc Murtra Appointed Chairman of Telefónica

Marc Murtra, former Indra chairman, has been appointed chairman of Telefónica, Spain's largest telecommunications company, bringing his experience in navigating complex shareholder dynamics and driving strategic changes in publicly held companies. This appointment follows significant changes within ...

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Hindenburg Research, known for Adani report, to shut down

US-based short-seller Hindenburg Research, known for exposing financial irregularities in companies like the Adani Group, is shutting down after eight years, with founder Nate Anderson citing personal reasons; the firm's investigations resulted in billions of dollars in market losses and legal actio...

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SEC Sues Elon Musk for Late Disclosure of Twitter Stock Ownership

The SEC sued Elon Musk for failing to promptly disclose his Twitter stock ownership, enabling him to purchase shares at artificially low prices before disclosure, resulting in at least $150 million in losses for other shareholders; Musk's lawyer dismissed it as a minor administrative error.

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CNSX Markets Faces $2 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Wrongful Dismissal and Toxic Workplace

Jamie Anderson, former general counsel of CNSX Markets Inc., is suing the company for over $2 million, alleging wrongful dismissal in May 2022 due to reporting of alleged abusive behavior by CEO Richard Carleton and failures to address conflicts of interest and a toxic work environment; the CSE deni...

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Record CEO Departures in 2024 Driven by Activist Investors

A record 27 CEOs resigned in 2024 due to pressure from activist investors who launched 243 global campaigns demanding operational improvements and strategic changes, reflecting a shift in investor priorities away from mergers and acquisitions.

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Tesla Directors to Return $919 Million in Overpaid Compensation

Tesla directors will return $919 million in compensation—$277 million in cash, $459 million in stock options, and $184 million in forgone future options—to settle a 2020 lawsuit alleging excessive pay from 2017-2020.

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Telefónica Chairman to Receive €23 Million Severance

Telefónica's chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, will receive a €23 million severance package upon his departure, as per his contract, which includes four years of salary and bonuses, but prohibits him from working for a similar company for two years.

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Hindenburg Research Founder Shuts Down Firm After Exposing Financial Fraud

Nate Anderson closed Hindenburg Research, a firm known for exposing financial fraud, after completing its projects; nearly 100 individuals faced legal consequences due to its investigations, which included high-profile cases like Adani Group and Nikola.

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CAE Inc. Faces Activist Pressure Amidst Underperformance and CEO Transition

CAE Inc., a Canadian flight training and simulation technology company, reported lower than expected FY24 results including an operating loss of C$185 million and announced its CEO's resignation; activist investor Browning West LP is advocating for a strategic CEO search process.

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McMahon Pays $1.7 Million to Settle SEC Charges Over Undisclosed Settlements

Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon paid $1.7 million to settle SEC charges for concealing $10 million in settlements with women for alleged sexual misconduct, causing material misstatements in WWE's 2018 and 2021 financial statements.

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Gender Equality
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German Women's Corporate Representation: Progress and Challenges

The proportion of women in German corporate supervisory boards nearly doubled from 20 percent in 2015 to 37.2 percent in 2024, according to Fidar, which advocates expanding quota regulations to at least 2,000 companies despite the government's current reluctance due to a lack of political support.

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Meta Ends Fact-Checking, Sparks Employee Backlash

Meta ended its third-party fact-checking program two weeks before President-elect Trump's inauguration, sparking internal criticism from employees concerned about the potential spread of misinformation and the impact on sensitive topics. The decision followed other actions seemingly aimed at appeasi...

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