Book Description

In today's corporate governance environment, it is absolutely essential that those who prepare proxy and information statements comply with rules set forth by the SEC. Increased regulation and scrutiny can lead to severe penalties. Guide to Preparing Proxy & Information Statements is a comprehensive compliance guide designed to provide practical assistance with the preparation of proxy statements. This practical resource includes: - Numerous real-life proxy statements so you can follow others successes - Clear explanations of all required documents from the SEC and other sources - Insights into the information required to be disclosed by Schedule 14A - Complete coverage of required Regulation S-K items - SEC Staff reviews of proxy materials - Stock exchange proxy requirements This definitive single-source work covers all important disclosure topics, including: - Disclosures concerning nominating committees, audit committees, and compensation committees - Disclosures concerning compensation of directors and officers - Disclosures about employee compensation and incentive plans - Management internal control reports - Disclosures concerning mergers and acquisitions - Disclosures about tender offers and so-called going-private transactions - Information to be included in annual reports to security holders - Requirements of small business issuers Guide to Preparing Proxy & Information Statements stands out as the only single-source research tool that assembles (and, where necessary, edits, excerpts, clarifies, interprets, or summarizes) the information and disclosure requirements from all sources and presents them in an integrated andorganized manner