"On-Demand: This Year's Rule 14a-8 Process: Corp Fin Staff Explains What You Need to Know"

Originally Aired: Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Course Materials:

Statement Regarding the Division of Corporation Finance's Role in the Exchange Act Rule 14a-8 Process for the Current Proxy Season
Memos: Corp Fin Guidance on Its Role in the 14a-8 Process for 2026 Proxy Season

Join current Staff from the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance (subject to the standard disclaimer) to understand this year's approach to the Rule 14a-8 shareholder proposal process, as outlined in the Staff's November 17th Statement. Our speakers will address the most important takeaways from the Statement, the Staff's procedural expectations for this year, and common questions.

Liz Dunshee, Senior Editor of TheCorporateCounsel.net and Senior Strategic Advisor at Cooley, will moderate a discussion with:

Michael Seaman, Chief Counsel in the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
Emma O'Hara, Counsel in the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance
Reid Hooper, Special Counsel at Cooley
Ron Mueller, Partner at Gibson Dunn

Among other topics, this program will answer key questions such as:

How the Staff is working through its post-shutdown backlog
The expected substance of the notice submitted by companies under this year's Rule 14a-8 approach
What language should be included for the "unqualified representation"
What to do after submission
What happens if there's a withdrawal
The carve-out for Rule 14a-8(i)(1) requests

Cost: We are offering this critical webcast at no charge, even to non-members of TheCorporateCounsel.net. If you're not yet a member, try a no-risk trial now. Our "100-Day Promise" guarantees that during the first 100 days as an activated member, you may cancel for any reason and receive a full refund. Send us an email at Info@CCRcorp.com - or call us at 800.737.1271.

There are no continuing education credits available for this archived session.

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