Executive pay rises accompany recent strong shareholder returns: ISS
Regulators cite changing U.S. policy environment in halting work on disclosure rules
CEO Raymond Chun receives 99.6% of shareholder votes
Activists focus on boards, strategy, while M&A campaigns wilt amid economic uncertainty
Political climate, SEC blamed for decline in ESG-focused resolutions
Regulator alleges interference in firm's investigation into sexual harassment allegations
Diversity considerations in executive pay, board elections expected to decline
Deleveraging leads to improved outlook to neutral from negative
Activism focused on increased M&A activity is expected in 2025
Companies will have more freedom to reject shareholder issues