SEC Rules for Universal Proxy Cards Are Effective

Summary

This article discusses new Rule 14a-19 (17 C.F.R. § 240.14a-19) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) and related amendments to rules governing proxy cards and proxy statements adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in November 2021 and effective for shareholder meetings held on or after September 1, 2022. This article includes links to resource kits, practice notes, checklists, and templates available on Practical Guidance.