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Put Your Best Vest Forward: Emerging Best Practice
When it comes to equity compensation plans, especially vesting, taxation is routinely cited as the biggest challenge for companies and plan participants. Learn more about current best practices.
Reports
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Activists’ Use of Environmental, Social and Governance Proposals to Further Their Agendas
Has the heightened focus on ESG affected the way activists pursue value creation? Activist Governance proposals are nothing new. Now, though, Environmental and Social, as well as Governance,
proposals (well-intended or not) are on the rise—and public company executives are becoming more aware of environmental and social pressures. Zally Ahmadi, Director of Corporate Governance and
Executive Compensation at D.F. King (an AST company) explores the key questions and issues.
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Issuer & Investor Services
AST makes sure that neither strategy nor operations present an obstacle for our issuers and investors. Access guides for key topics affecting these stakeholders across Transfer Agent services, Equity Plans, Corporate Actions and IPOs, and more. Plus, gain access to client forms related to these services.
Governance, Proxy & Ownership Services
AST helps corporate issuers, attorneys, and IR teams connect with their shareholders and lead them toward their long-term objectives. Explore topical issues in corporate governance, proxy solicitation, and shareholder activism, and gain recommendations on how to best manage these initiatives.
Class Actions & Mission Critical Services
AST helps attorneys, communications, and operations professionals in the private, public, and governmental sectors overcome obstacles and unplanned events to make progress toward their goals. Discover literature on key topics within class actions and mission critical services.
Restructuring Services
AST supports the work of Attorneys, IR and PR Teams, and Corporate Finance teams to keep corporations moving forward—even during the challenges of a restructuring. Understand best practices, and gain access to information and recommendations to help you streamline operations.
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Whether you’re awarding shares directly, providing options, or delivering the ability to purchase stock through a plan, you’re helping your company retain its best talent and creating long-term commitment to the company’s goals. Access resources to help you meaningfully motivate your best employees.
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As a Corporate Secretary, you know all about the risks that can slow the momentum of your organization. Explore resources to help you better manage risk, build strong shareholder relationships, and keep your company on course throughout its lifecycle.
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As an IR expert, you know that communication with stakeholders is key to building their confidence in your organization’s direction and gaining their support as your company evolves. Learn how to ensure that shareholders experience seamless service and clear communications.
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AST is dedicated to helping Internal Counsel, External Firms, and Turnaround Advisors move their clients seamlessly past legal initiatives. Learn more about best practices for corporate actions, as well as communications plans for restructuring and class actions.
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CFOs understand the risks that can slow the momentum of your organization, and are responsible for proactively preventing and efficiently resolving any issues that might take your company off course. Discover best practices for corporate actions, proxy meetings, and ownership intelligence, as well as compliance.
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Shareholders play a crucial role in a company’s success. By staying active and in control of their shares, they can help drive a company forward. Access information on how best to stay involved, participate in your proxy vote, and more.
Meet The Experts
Mike Nespoli
Mike manages the relationship management teams located across the U.S. and has held a variety of management roles in client servicing and operations throughout his career. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Securities Transfer Association, Inc. and is an active member of the Society of Corporate Secretaries and Governance Professionals.
Michael Legregin
With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mike brings a vast amount of knowledge to the firm. He oversees the Corporate Actions client management and operations teams and has assisted with many of the most complex, specialized corporate transactions.
Maria Acevedo
Maria is the Director of Product Management for AST’s Equity Plan Solutions group. With over 20 years of experience in the equity plans industry, Maria has held management roles in relationship management and been integral to key technology and business development initiatives.