Research takeover defense strategies more efficiently

Blackstone's failed deal for energy company Dynegy has put corporate activism in the headlines recently. Here are some tips to help you research takeover defenses and stay current with activist campaigns. 

• Access detailed information on proxy timing
  Examine advanced notice text from a company’s bylaws as well the actual deadline dates (if disclosed by the company in the annual meeting proxy).  
• Discover detailed shareholder meeting information  
  Analyze all annual and special meetings. Also, see any action taken by written consent since 2005 within the defense profile. Quickly review the meeting agenda to see the items voted on at the meeting. You can also directly access the proxy statement and meeting details, including vote results.  
• Dig deeper in a proposal directly from the meeting details
  Access detailed information for each proposal, including a link to no-action letters if applicable. 
• View pending changes 
  View pending changes within the profile, such as pending votes to amend a company’s charter or bylaw, or any proposed changes to the company’s defenses.
• Take advantage of expanded analytics coverage 
  View analytics information for the Russell 1000, 2000, and 3000. You can also access several new items, including the vote standard to elect directors and the frequency with which companies are subject to various state anti-takeover statutes.

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