March 15, 2016
GE Cracks the Code: The 1st “Integrated Summary Report”
Yesterday, General Electric released its first “integrated summary report,” which combines the most critical information from the company’s annual report, proxy statement and sustainability webpage in a single 68-page document – including a video. So this takes the concept of a “summary annual report” one step further by adding sustainability information. Also see this 1-page overview of the report.
Also check out my “Proxy Season Blog” from yesterday for analysis of Coca-Cola’s latest annual meeting materials, including a new event after their annual meeting called a “Shareowner Day”…
Transcript: “Hot Issues for Your Annual Meeting”
We have posted the transcript from the recent webcast: “Hot Issues for Your Annual Meeting.” This was a tremendous program and if you didn’t catch it live, check it out now…
SEC Enforcement: No Prize Too Small
Tied to the “zero tolerance” policy of the SEC’s Enforcement Division is this David Smyth blog about an enforcement action over a measly $1k of insider trading profits. The SEC brings these actions over small amounts as part of its deterrent campaign…
Yesterday, the SEC approved the PCAOB’s budget for 2016 in the amount of $257.7 million (of which $253.3 million is covered by annual accounting fees). This is a 3% budget hike compared to last year. Here’s PCAOB Chair Doty’s remarks…
– Broc Romanek