SEC Proposes Changes to Rule 14a-8 – the Shareholder Proposal Process

On November 5, 2019, the US Securities and Exchange Commission proposed several amendments to Rule 14a-8 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The proposed amendments are intended to “recognize the significant changes that have taken place in our markets in the decades since these regulatory requirements were last revised….” This Legal Update discusses the proposed changes and notes practical considerations for public companies.