Proxy Solicitation
End-to-end proxy solicitation for effective shareholder engagement and corporate action success.
Executive Summary
Computershare's Proxy Solicitation services offer a comprehensive, end-to-end solution designed to assist companies in effectively engaging shareholders and securing proxy votes for a wide range of corporate actions. This includes critical events such as annual general meetings (AGMs), special shareholder meetings, mergers, acquisitions, and other significant corporate resolutions. The service streamlines the often complex process of proxy voting, ensuring efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements. The offering covers all phases of proxy solicitation, from initial planning and the preparation of proxy materials to their secure printing and distribution. It includes robust tabulation options, online reporting capabilities, and dedicated meeting services. Computershare leverages its expertise, often through its proxy solicitation team at Georgeson, to provide strategic advice and execution, aiming to maximize shareholder participation and achieve desired vote outcomes cost-effectively. The service integrates with other Computershare platforms, providing a holistic approach to shareholder management and corporate governance.
Use Cases
- Annual General Meetings (AGMs)
- Special Shareholder Meetings
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Governance Resolutions
- Contested Solicitations
Features
Visibility
- Online Reporting: Access real-time proxy vote status and shareholder participation data through an online portal.
- Proxy Watch: Monitor voting progress and key metrics throughout the solicitation period.
Intelligence
- Vote Projection: Forecast potential vote outcomes based on current returns and historical data.
- Shareholder Engagement Analytics: Analyze shareholder participation and identify engagement trends.
Support
- Dedicated Solicitation Team: Access to expert proxy solicitation professionals, including Georgeson, for strategic advice and execution.
- Inspector of Election Services: Independent oversight to ensure fairness and accuracy of the voting process.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Cloud-based platform with open architecture and extensive API capabilities for integration.
- Deployment
- SaaS
- API Available
- Yes
Pricing
- Starting Price
- Contact sales
- Target Customer
- Mid-Market,Enterprise
About Computershare
Computershare is a global B2B software and financial services company specializing in transfer agency and share registration, employee equity plans, proxy solicitation, and stakeholder communications. They provide solutions for high-integrity data management, high-volume transaction processing, reconciliations, payments, and corporate governance for public and private companies worldwide.
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