Director overboarding continues to be a key factor that shareholders — and those who advise them — look at when evaluating nominees at the annual shareholder vote. This brief overview of “director overboarding” will look at what it is, why it matters, and how it is evaluated.
Insight that Drives the Boardroom
Stay ahead with data-backed research, governance analysis, and expert commentary for investors, activists, and corporate leaders.
Activism & Governance
SPAC Market Review – November 2022
November’s SPAC market review paints a picture of a SPAC market rushing towards the exit with high, and accelerating liquidations, more deal terminations, and almost no new SPAC IPOs.
Say-on-Pay Voting: What You Need to Know
Learn what shareholder Say-on-Pay votes are, when they occur, why they are important, where to find them, recent trends, and more.
Failed Say-on-Pay Votes 2022
The annual (sometimes) Say-on-Pay votes in 2022 highlighted discontent across a range of poor performing companies.
Korn Ferry’s Anthony Goodman on the Importance of Board Evaluations
Korn Ferry’s Head of Board Effectiveness Anthony Goodman talks board evaluations, universal proxies, and more with David Drapkin.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Dec 2)
Opendoor (OPEN) CEO Eric Wu steps down amid a cooling housing market and the rest of the week’s CEO, CFO, and director moves.
20 S&P 500 Companies that Need to Add Women to the Board in 2023
These 20 S&P 500 companies are lagging their peers on gender diversity. With 2023 right around the corner are they already on the hunt for board members that will improve their gender diversity?
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 25)
Bob Iger returns as CEO of Walt Disney Co. (DIS) in a shocker that sends short lived CEO Bob Chapek out of the company.
Universal Proxy Cards – What You Need to Know
Understand what the SEC’s new Universal Proxy Card rules are, what their impact may be, and find additional resources to learn more.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 18)
Al Kelly retiring as the CEO of Visa (V) after a successful 6 year tenure, and the rest of this week’s CEO, CFO, and Director moves.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – March 12, 2025
Perception Capital IV / Blue Gold Deal Approved. Inflection Point (IPXX) Forward Purchase Agreement. K&F Growth Separate Trading Starts Tomorrow.
Daily SPAC Update – March 11, 2025
USA Rare Earth Deal with Inflection Point Acquisition II Approved. Liminatus Pharma + Iris Acquisition Approved. Aquaron Delisting. SK Growth and Oak Woods Get Vote Dates.
Daily SPAC Update – March 10, 2025
Inflection Point Acquisition II + USA Rare Earth Deal Vote. Aquaron Acquisition Delisting.
Daily SPAC Update – March 7, 2025
Newbury Street (NBST) Chasing for $7M Termination Fee. Aimfinity Investment (AIMAU) Sets Deal Vote. Northview (NVAC) Sets Extension Vote. Bannix (BNIX) Extension Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – March 6, 2025
Perception Capital + Blue Gold Holdings Deal Vote
Daily SPAC Update – March 5, 2025
Focus Impact (BHAC) Deal Approved; Expects to Close in March. Relativity Acquisition (RACY) Tries Again with Instinct Brothers.
Daily SPAC Update – March 4, 2025
Iris Acquisition (IRAA) + Liminatus Pharma Deal Vote. Watch for Late 10-Ks. Flag Ship (FSHP) Extends Outside Date to August 28, 2025
Daily SPAC Update – March 3, 2025
Rigel Resource (RRAC) Deal + Aurus Deal Approved. Maywood Acquisition (MAYA) Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – February 28, 2025
Fifth Era Acquisition $200M IPO. Rigel Resource (RRAC) + Aurous Deal Vote. CMCAF Extension Vote & Non-Redemption Agreement.
Daily SPAC Update – February 27, 2025
Rithm Acquisition $200M IPO. DMY Goes Quantum Again with Horizon as de Masi Moves On and Harry You Takes Over.