Proxy voting

ISS Recommends that Argo Shareholders Vote the WHITE Proxy Card FOR All of Argo’s Director Nominees

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Monday, May 13, 2019

Argo shareholders are reminded that their vote is extremely important, no matter how many or how few shares they own.

Key Points: 
  • Argo shareholders are reminded that their vote is extremely important, no matter how many or how few shares they own.
  • Argo urges shareholders to follow ISS recommendation and vote FOR ALL the Companys director nominees on the WHITE proxy card today.
  • Shareholders can vote by completing, dating and signing the Company-provided WHITE proxy card, or by telephone or the internet by following the instructions on the WHITE proxy card.
  • If you have already returned a blue proxy card, you can change your vote by signing, dating and returning the WHITE proxy card.

Leading Independent Proxy Advisory Firm ISS Recommends that Texas Pacific Land Trust Shareholders Vote the BLUE Card FOR General Don Cook

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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) (TPL or the Trust) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm whose recommendations are followed by hundreds of institutional investors, has recommended that TPL shareholders vote FOR retired four-star General Donald Don G. Cook using the BLUE proxy card.

Key Points: 
  • Texas Pacific Land Trust (NYSE:TPL) (TPL or the Trust) today announced that Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), a leading independent proxy advisory firm whose recommendations are followed by hundreds of institutional investors, has recommended that TPL shareholders vote FOR retired four-star General Donald Don G. Cook using the BLUE proxy card.
  • We encourage all shareholders to follow the ISS recommendation by returning the BLUE proxy card to vote FOR General Cook and discarding the dissident groups white proxy card.
  • A leading independent advisor has made its choice clear: General Don Cook is the best candidate to serve as TPLs next trustee.
  • Now its shareholders turn to make their voices heard by voting FOR General Cook using the BLUE proxy card.

A Second Proxy Advisor, Glass Lewis Recommends Golden Queen Shareholders Vote FOR the Transaction

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Monday, May 6, 2019

VANCOUVER, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (TSX:GQM, OTCQX:GQMNF) ("Golden Queen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a second independent proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis"), has recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction Resolution.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (TSX:GQM, OTCQX:GQMNF) ("Golden Queen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that a second independent proxy advisory firm, Glass Lewis & Co., LLC ("Glass Lewis"), has recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction Resolution.
  • Glass Lewis' endorsement follows a report by another leading independent proxy advisor, Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), that also recommends shareholders vote in favour of the Transaction Resolution.
  • Glass Lewis is an independent, third party, proxy advisory firm who, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
  • Shareholder participation at this Meeting is very important and the Board encourages all shareholders to vote their proxy forms.

ISS Recommends Golden Queen Shareholders Vote FOR the Transaction

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Thursday, May 2, 2019

VANCOUVER, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (TSX: GQM, OTCQX: GQMNF) ("Golden Queen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction Resolution.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, May 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ - Golden Queen Mining Co. Ltd. (TSX: GQM, OTCQX: GQMNF) ("Golden Queen" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Institutional Shareholder Services ("ISS"), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has recommended that shareholders vote FOR the Transaction Resolution.
  • ISS an independent, third party, proxy advisory firm who, among other services, provides proxy voting recommendations to pension funds, investment managers, mutual funds and other institutional shareholders.
  • We remind shareholders that the cut-off for voting is 10:00 a.m. (Pacific time) on May 9, 2019.
  • Shareholder participation at this Meeting is very important and the Board encourages all shareholders to vote their proxy forms.

Citi and ISS Launch High Frequency Connection for Proxymity Voting Platform

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Citi, in collaboration with Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the leading provider of end-to-end responsible investment and governance solutions to the global financial community, have launched a high frequency connection that seamlessly links ProxymitySM , the pioneering digital proxy voting platform developed through Citi's D10XSMprogram , with ProxyExchange, ISS platform, to expedite the delivery of proxy ballot information.

Key Points: 
  • Citi, in collaboration with Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS), the leading provider of end-to-end responsible investment and governance solutions to the global financial community, have launched a high frequency connection that seamlessly links ProxymitySM , the pioneering digital proxy voting platform developed through Citi's D10XSMprogram , with ProxyExchange, ISS platform, to expedite the delivery of proxy ballot information.
  • The integration and use of Proxymity services with ProxyExchange is further testament to the vast potential of the platform, said Dean Little, Co-Founder of the Proxymity platform at Citi.
  • This collaboration shows how Proxymity can effectively be used without any change to the systems and workflows that ISS clients already know, like and trust.
  • Clients can access ISS research and vote recommendations, perform proxy voting actions, and generate reports of key voting activity, all from this single integrated platform.

Argo Files Definitive Proxy and Sends Letter to Shareholders

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Friday, April 12, 2019

Argo shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2019 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.

Key Points: 
  • Argo shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 11, 2019 will be entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting.
  • Notwithstanding the foregoing, Voce Capital has now launched a proxy contest against Argo.
  • We trust that you will see Mr. Plants campaign for what it is and instead focus on what matters: Argo is delivering superior and sustainable value to shareholders.
  • If you have already returned a blue proxy card, you can change your vote by signing, dating and returning the WHITE proxy card.

New App Makes Proxy Voting Easier for Individual Investors

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

NEW YORK, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) will launch a new app on Android and iPhone for individual investors, making investor voting easier than ever before.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, April 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Fintech leader, Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: BR) will launch a new app on Android and iPhone for individual investors, making investor voting easier than ever before.
  • Yet, when it comes to their own investments and participating in the corporate governance process, individual investors can and should be more engaged.
  • In 2018, individual investors participated in only 28 percent of the total voting opportunities available to them, according to ProxyPulse .
  • To receive an alert about Broadridge's new app, visit, broadridge.com/proxyvoteapp or for more information on proxy voting and how to vote visit, broadridge.com/yourvoice .

MNG Enterprises Files Definitive Proxy Materials in Connection with Gannett’s 2019 Annual Meeting

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

On February 4, 2019, before even meeting with us to discuss our premium, all-cash offer, the Board rejected our 41% premium proposal.

Key Points: 
  • On February 4, 2019, before even meeting with us to discuss our premium, all-cash offer, the Board rejected our 41% premium proposal.
  • At Gannetts Annual Meeting on May 16, 2019, you will have an important opportunity to influence the value of your investment by voting the BLUE proxy card for 6 independent and highly qualified individuals.
  • MNG STRONGLY ADVISES ALL STOCKHOLDERS OF THE COMPANY TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS, INCLUDING A PROXY CARD, AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
  • IN ADDITION, THE PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROXY SOLICITATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF THE PROXY STATEMENT WITHOUT CHARGE, WHEN AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST.

New Spectrem Group Study Reveals Significant Concern Among Retail Investors Over Role of Proxy Advisors

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

It gauges retail investor awareness about America's complex proxy voting process, while also measuring support for enhanced government oversight of the industry.

Key Points: 
  • It gauges retail investor awareness about America's complex proxy voting process, while also measuring support for enhanced government oversight of the industry.
  • The study comes at a critical juncture, with the Commission currently carrying out a consultation into the proxy process , including proxy advisors, typically the first step in the rule-making process.
  • Spectrem Group ( www.spectrem.com ) is the leading provider of market research, consulting and content in the wealth management and retirement markets.
  • Spectrem Group strategically analyzes its ongoing primary research with investors to assist financial providers and advisors in understanding the Voice of the Investors.

Third Point Supports Appointment of New Campbell Director John P. “J.P.” Bilbrey to Board

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Friday, March 29, 2019

Third Point LLC (LSE:TPOU) ("Third Point"), is aNew York-based investment firm that holds approximately 7% of the outstanding common shares of Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) ("Campbell" or the "Company").

Key Points: 
  • Third Point LLC (LSE:TPOU) ("Third Point"), is aNew York-based investment firm that holds approximately 7% of the outstanding common shares of Campbell Soup Company (NYSE: CPB) ("Campbell" or the "Company").
  • Third Point and the Company agreed to a settlement to avoid a proxy vote in November 2018.
  • This settlement included a provision to select a new independent Director, in addition to the immediate appointment of two Third Point nominees to the Board.
  • After consultation with Third Point, Mr. Bilbrey was selected as the third independent director.