Author Archives: Tarik Samman

National Security – The Next Frontier of Corporate Activism

By Tarik Samman | Published Thursday, October 9, 2025

Trump Administration’s National Security Agenda Against the backdrop of structural imbalances in world trade and increasingly fraying geopolitical relations, the Trump administration is advancing its “economic security as national security” doctrine in 2025 and reordering the global trade system. As a result, geopolitical risks and national security issues have increasingly become a significant topic across […]

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Effective Board Leadership: The Art of Doing It Well and the Risks of Getting It Wrong

By Tarik Samman | Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Exceptional boards don’t happen by accident. They’re driven by leaders — board chairs, lead directors and committee chairs — who combine strategic foresight, emotional intelligence and an unrelenting commitment to the organization’s long-term health. These leaders unite directors into a high-impact team, work towards a shared vision, challenge and coach the CEO in equal measure, […]

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Executive Apologies: Risk, Opportunity, or Relic?

By Tarik Samman | Published Wednesday, October 8, 2025

C-suite blunders are everywhere. With growing pressure on executives to be visible, and social media watchdogs noting every word, slip-ups can feel inevitable. What’s more, leaders are contending with new kinds of reputational challenges. In the UK, a series of high-profile cyber attacks has dominated headlines – most recently the Stellantis breach. Meanwhile, in the US, political pressures are […]

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ESG Shareholder Resolutions: Signal Failure?

By Tarik Samman | Published Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Key Observations After new Securities and Exchange Commission guidance on environmental, social, and governance shareholder resolutions, the number of voted proposals fell 22% in the 2025 proxy year. However, average support for conventional ESG resolutions (excluding those by “anti-ESG” filers) has held steady for three years at around 26%–27%. The gap in voting support between […]

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Shareholder Proposal No-Action Requests in the 2025 Proxy Season

By Tarik Samman | Published Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Key Points Corporations submitted approximately 35% more no-action requests to the SEC this proxy season to exclude shareholder proposals from their proxy statements, and about 70% of requests were granted. The increased success rates in 2024 and 2025 and new staff guidance this year indicate a greater receptiveness to grant no-action requests, but determinations remain […]

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How a Stewardship Lens May Help Sort Corporate Leaders from Laggards

By Tarik Samman | Published Monday, October 6, 2025

Water scarcity, supply-chain risk and board-level decisions underscore the importance of a stewardship lens. Companies today face intensifying pressures—from surging electricity demand and water shortages, to shifting policies and regulations, to a rise in megamergers. How companies handle these pressures matters to their bottom lines—and to shareholder value. The challenge for investors is determining which businesses […]

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Could Stock Options Make a Comeback?

By Tarik Samman | Published Monday, October 6, 2025

Introduction Love them or hate them, everyone has a point of view on stock options.  Some people credit them for driving a growth culture, while others blame them for promoting undue risk-taking in corporate America.  Given evolving shareholder perspectives on performance-based pay and volatile market conditions, it begs the question: could stock options make a […]

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The End of Quarterly Reporting in the United States?

By Tarik Samman | Published Sunday, October 5, 2025

Key Takeaways: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins has announced support of a shift from the current quarterly reporting regime to semiannual reporting for U.S. public companies, in line with other jurisdictions such as the United Kingdom and European Union. A move from quarterly to semiannual reporting would have numerous potential implications, including, among others, an emphasis […]

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SEC Launches Cross-Border Task Force To Combat Fraud, Increasing Scrutiny on Foreign Issuers and Gatekeepers

By Tarik Samman | Published Saturday, October 4, 2025

Executive Summary What is new: The SEC has announced the formation of a cross-border task force to strengthen enforcement efforts against fraud involving foreign-based companies accessing U.S. capital markets, with a focus on China and jurisdictions perceived as high risk. Why it matters: The task force will increase scrutiny of foreign private issuers and gatekeepers such as […]

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Current Trends in Scope 3 Disclosure Rates

By Tarik Samman | Published Friday, October 3, 2025

Reporting on Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions remains a complex undertaking for companies, requiring calculation, estimation, and assumptions – particularly concerning factors outside of direct operational control. However, significant progress has been observed in recent years in the quality and prevalence of Scope 3 disclosures, especially amongst larger, more mature organizations. Currently, approximately 29% of […]

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