Proxy Statement & Annual Report Flashcards
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Under SEC rules, what is the maximum number of days before the annual meeting that a proxy statement must be filed?
Answer: 40 days
SEC Rule 14a-6 requires preliminary proxy statements to be filed at least 10 days before definitive filing, but the definitive proxy must be sent to shareholders at least 40 calendar days before the meeting.
Which section of the proxy statement discloses the stock ownership of directors and officers holding more than 5% of the company's shares?
Answer: Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The 'Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management' table discloses beneficial ownership by directors, officers, and 5%+ shareholders.
What does the term 'record date' mean in the context of a proxy statement?
Answer: The date used to determine which shareholders are eligible to vote
The record date is the cutoff date established by the board to determine which shareholders are entitled to receive notice of and vote at the meeting.
Which form must companies file with the SEC to provide shareholders with an annual report on company performance?
Answer: Form 10-K
Form 10-K is the annual report filed with the SEC that provides a comprehensive overview of a company's financial performance.
In a proxy statement, what is a 'say-on-pay' vote?
Answer: An advisory shareholder vote on executive compensation
Say-on-pay is a non-binding advisory vote under the Dodd-Frank Act that allows shareholders to express approval or disapproval of named executive officer compensation.
What information is typically found in the 'Audit Committee Report' section of a proxy statement?
Answer: The audit committee's review of financial statements and relationship with the external auditor
The Audit Committee Report discloses how the committee fulfilled its oversight duties, including review of financial statements and its relationship with the independent registered public accounting firm.
Under Regulation S-K, what is the purpose of the Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) section in an annual report?
Answer: To provide a narrative explanation of financial results and company outlook from management's perspective
MD&A provides management's perspective on financial condition and results of operations, helping investors understand the numbers behind the financial statements.