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ISS and Glass Lewis Issue Proxy Voting Guidelines for 2025

Date: 03/18/25

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”) and Glass, Lewis & Co. (“Glass Lewis”) have each issued their respective proxy voting policy guidelines for 2025, which include a number of noteworthy revisions, summarized below.

The ISS updates are available here and will apply for shareholder meetings held on or after February 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

The Glass Lewis updates are available here and will apply for shareholder meetings held on or after January 1, 2025 unless otherwise noted.

Both firms have also modified their policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusion on company boards. In addition, ISS has revised certain of its frequently asked questions, and Glass Lewis has made certain clarifying amendments to its policies, regarding a variety of topics.

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