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Governance Beat (Cooley)

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Independent legal analysis on governance/SEC topics influencing dealmaking

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Shareholder Activism: Trends to Consider
News•Feb 24, 2026

Shareholder Activism: Trends to Consider

Shareholder activists increasingly target CEO turnover as a catalyst for change, with 18% of U.S. campaigns launched after a CEO change—a 38% rise over the four‑year average. 2025 saw a record 32 activist‑driven CEO resignations, a 60% increase, including 16% of those at S&P 500 firms. High‑profile cases at CSX, Kenvue, lululemon and BP illustrate how pressure, board negotiations and strategic reviews precede leadership exits. The trend underscores the need for boards to anticipate succession challenges even after campaigns settle.

By Governance Beat (Cooley)
Corp Fin Posts More Deal CDIs
News•Feb 18, 2026

Corp Fin Posts More Deal CDIs

The SEC’s Corporation Finance Division released a fresh set of five CDIs, adding two Rule 13e‑3 going‑private interpretations, two tender‑offer clarifications, and a revised Form S‑4 business‑combination guidance. The new Rule 13e‑3 CDIs formalize the equity‑for‑equity exception and limit non‑waivable conditions, while the...

By Governance Beat (Cooley)
Equity Plan Proposals: Changes in ISS’ EPSC Evaluation
News•Feb 10, 2026

Equity Plan Proposals: Changes in ISS’ EPSC Evaluation

ISS added a negative overriding factor to its EPSC evaluation in December 2025. Plans that receive a Plan Features pillar score below seven points may now trigger a recommended vote against the equity plan proposal. ISS does not disclose how...

By Governance Beat (Cooley)