Every year in connection with the annual shareholder meeting, and sometimes more often in the case of a special meeting, public companies must file a proxy statement. Proxy statements outline various plans for the company to shareholders, from the election of directors, to pay for executives, approval or amendment of equity plans, and even shareholder-sponsored proposals should any be received. The proxy is a requirement for any company with public securities and must be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as proscribed in SEC Form DEF 14A.

The Compensation Discussion and Analysis (CD&A) section is one of the most important parts of the proxy statements that public companies must file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It provides a detailed narrative that outlines how executive compensation decisions are made and describes how these decisions align with shareholder interests.

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a new European Union regulation that requires companies to provide more detailed reports on their environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Singapore-based Hummingbird Bioscience is a rapidly expanding biotechnology firm, a key strategic initiative for the organization is to establish a comprehensive financial reporting framework to effectively support the company's growth objectives.

Having assessed various solutions, DFIN’s ActiveDisclosure stood out with the most straightforward onboarding process owing to its proprietary connectivity features with Microsoft Office applications, which syncs seamlessly with the team’s daily use of Microsoft Word and Excel.

What is an F-6 form? Publicly traded companies are legally required to file many kinds of documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including in certain conditions the F-6. Learn when the SEC Form F-6 is needed, what it means and how to file easily.

What Is SEC Form F-6?

Financial controllers today face an increasingly complex, demanding, and evolving role. 

Achieving success requires more than traditional methods — it demands advanced technology. In the latest White Paper, Three Technologies for Future-Ready Financial Controllers, DFIN outlines solutions for financial controllers to navigate their evolving roles while driving organizational success. 

In it, you’ll learn: 

In transactions as complex as mergers and acquisitions (M&As), many companies encounter pitfalls that can weaken their negotiating positions and jeopardise the success of the deal. This article will show you how to avoid the most common ones.

Achieving an IPO is a major milestone for any company. However, to achieve the best price and earn investors' confidence, you'll need to navigate a complex regulatory landscape and time the IPO effectively. 

Achieving an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is a major achievement for any company - and the rewards can be substantial. This is because gaining access to the public capital markets unlocks unlimited opportunities to grow your company and achieve your long-term strategic goals. However, to achieve the highest IPO price and a smooth integration into public life, choosing the right underwriter during the preparatory stages is essential.

In fact, the right underwriter can be the difference between a successful IPO and a failed IPO.

Organising a business plan that is articulate, ambitious and stands to scrutiny, is essential in today’s competitive global economy. This requires plenty of time and research, and the process should not be rushed, even if you are anxious to get your business to market as soon as possible.

First of all, define what you do

Define what your business does and the problem it's trying to solve. If an investor doesn’t understand what your business does after reading the first paragraph of your business plan, you may have lost their attention already.