19 January 2010, Bolsa de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
At the Seminar, organized by AERI (The Spanish Investor Relations Associations), John Wilcox will discuss how the financial crisis has accelerated the convergence of corporate governance and investor relations. With corporate boards under increasing pressure to articulate how their governance policies are being implemented and how governance decisions are linked to business strategy and performance, Investor Relations activities are of increasing importance inside the boardroom. In addition to earnings and financial performance, Investor Relations can play a central role in communication of topics such as, Board credentials and structure, Executive and board remuneration, Social policy and environmental practices, Self-dealing and conflict resolution, Risk management and internal controls, Corporate culture and ethics. A holistic approach to corporate communications requires the convergence of business strategy, governance and Investor Relations.
Planning a successful Annual General Meeting in the wake of the financial crisis.
Tuesday 12 January. Hotel Skeppsholmen Gröna Gången 1.
Planning a successful Annual General Meeting in the wake of the financial crisis.
The Seminar, organized by Roschier and Sodali, deals with the challenges companies will face to obtain shareholder approval not only in terms of specific agenda items but also as an indicator of shareholders’ confidence in the company’s leadership and business strategy. With regards to Sweden, possible improvements to the Swedish Companies Act as well as ways to practices surrounding the AGM will be discussed, in an attempt to bring them more in line with international standards. Should you have any questions or you are interested in attending, please do not hesitate to contact: Patrizia Zhang, Sodali, e-mail: p.zhang@sodali.com, telephone: +44 (207) 1006451 .
7 May 2009. Athens, Greece.
Sodali operates in Greece since 2008 and is currently assisting listed companies in managing their shareholders expectations and concerns. John Wilcox is invited to this high level event to discuss on the topic of "Corporate Governance & Transparency".
European Confederation of Directors' Associations
27 April 2009. Brussels. Belgium.
ecoDa is a not-for-profit association which represents 10 European States Director' associations. Their Annual Conference focuses on the very actual topic of the capability of Boards to manage risks and respond accordingly to the current crisis. John Wilcox is a speaker of the session on "The Boardroom after the Crisis: Getting the Balance Right".
International Corporate Governance Network
3-4 March. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The main topics of this Mid-year Meeting are the discussion on whether boards and shareholders failed to prevent the financial crisis and the review of the policy responses adopted for providing an appropriate response to the crisis. Sodali contributed actively to the discussion and Andrea Di Segni moderated the panel on minority rights.
Shareholder Engagement and the Annual General Meeting
21 January 2009. Stockholm, Sweden.
The Seminar - organized by Roschier in cooperation with Sodali - intends to provide some insights on how companies should prepare and deal effectively for their upcoming Shareholder Meetings. Understanding their shareholders from a governance perspective will be a key aspect to improve shareholder relations, create effective communications and avoid confrontation and conflict, while managing their expectations will be fundamental to obtain their support and approval to the resolutions submitted to their scrutiny.
International Corporate Governance Network
09-10 December 2008.
Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America.
The world's leaders in corporate governance will gather in Wilmington, Delaware on 10 December 2008 to examine the future of corporate governance in times of financial crisis. John Wilcox will participate at the Session on "Long Term Sustainability - How do we get there?" in which the following issues will be debated: "Governance, environmental and social issues are integral to business strategy and long term value creation.
Shareholder Engagement and the Annual General Meeting
12 November 2008. Milan, Italy.
Sodali, in collaboration with the law firm Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, organizes a Round Table on the central role played by the Annual General Meeting in companies' relations with investors, in times in which General Meetings are increasingly the focus of shareholder activism, control contests, media attention and expressions of shareholder discontent.
International Corporate Governance Network
Annual Event.
18-20 June 2008. Seoul, Korea.
The 2008 ICGN Annual Conference was hosted by the Korea Exchange and the Korea Corporate Governance Service.
Annual Event.
11 June 2008. Noordwijrkerhout, Netherlands.
John Wilcox, Justin Reynolds and Giulio Pediconi spoke at various roundtables and related events, debating over the issue of "Corporate Governance as a business tool".
Shareholder Engagement and the Annual General Meeting.
28 May 2008. Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Justin Reynolds speaks about Governance Engagement at AGM, at this Seminar organized by Clifford Chance with the cooperation of Sodali, Rematch and Governance for Owners.
10th Annual Depository Receipt Issuer Conference.
28 February 2008. Muscat, Oman.
As international investor interest in the EEMEA reaches all-time high, Sodali is a sponsor of this yearly event and Justin Reynolds delivers a presentation on the "Role of effective Corporate Governance in cross-border investing".
IFC Global Corporate Governance Forum
EU Corporate Governance Seminar for pre-accession Countries.
20 February 2008. Brussels, Belgium.
John Wilcox participates to the Session chaired by John Plender, Lead Writer of the Financial, together with Marco Becht, Executive Director of the European Corporate Governance Institute and Dr. Daniel Summerfield, Adviser of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd. Some of the topics discussed were: What new corporate governance issues will arise as a result of EU enlargement? Where will the pressure for compliance with corporate governance standards and where regulations come from - regulators, global investors, media, other stakeholders? How can accession countries equip management and stakeholders to make the dialogue between company management and their shareholders effective.
IR Solutions Conference.
12 January 2008. Tokyo, Japan.
Justin Reynolds is invited by Nikko IR, the well-established Japanese Investor Relations firm, and delivers a speech on the beneficial effects of adpoting an effectively communicating demanding corporate governance standards.
Assetti Proprietari.
18 December 2007. Milan, Italy.
John Wilcox is a speaker at the debate triggered by the presentation of the book on Corporate Governance of listed companies, wrote by Francesco Chiappetta, Legal Counsel of Telecom Italia.
European Council on Corporate Governance.
18 October 2007. Frankfurt, Germany.
John Wilcox participates to the debate on Voting Policies, Processes and Procedures at this Conference, whose main topic is "The role of Private Equity Firms and Shareholder Voting Policies, Practices and Procedures".
Instituto Consejeros-Administradores
OPAS en Europa: situación en Europa y nueva regulación española.
16 October 2007. Madrid, Spain.
John Wilcox and Giulio Pediconi speak at the Conference organized by the IC-A and comment on the practical implications on the execution of Tender Offers, as a result of the modifications of the Tender Offer regime in Europe and Spain.
Continental Europe Awards 2007.
11 October 2007. Paris, France.
Natalia Adan handles the prize to ABN-AMRO for Best Investor Relations during a takeover or merger.
International Corporate Governance Network
Annual Meeting.
04 July 2007. Johannesbourg, South Africa.
John Wilcox and Giulio Pediconi are active panellists at the Conference on the subjects of corporate governance adoption and cross-border proxy voting.
Instituto Consejeros-Administradores
Cena Anual del Buen Gobierno de las Sociedades.
08 May 2007. Madrid, Spain.
Sodali sponsors the Annual Dinner of the Spanish Institute of Directors, one of the most prominent institutions in the country promoting the establishment of international corporate governance standards.