“It’s clear from some SEC commissioners’ recent remarks that they aim to leave behind the era of the shareholder meeting as a battleground for social and political issues.”

[COMMENTARY] The new SEC investor guidance favours management at the expense of shareholders. Already financial giants like Vanguard and BlackRock are cancelling many interactions with companies.
Changes in SEC Guidance on Investor Engagement Present a New Challenge to Shareholders, by Lindsey Stewart, February 20, 2025, Morningstar, USA.