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Interactions between
directors and shareholders can be problematic. In fact, until
recently, such contact was often proscribed. Now, investors/activists
are pushing open the door to the boardroom, creating a new
dynamic. We have assembled a panel to discuss this evolution,
appropriate boundaries for directors, and how to develop constructive
vs adversarial relationships with shareholders.
Points of view are varied, so we have 3 distinct perspectives:
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Duane
Nelles
Director at Qualcomm since
1988, chair of the audit committee, member of the
finance committee. |
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Michael
McConnell
Activist shareholder and
managing director of Shamrock Capital Advisors, a
private equity group founded by the Disney family
(chaired by Roy Disney). He is also a director at
iPass, Inc, and Collectors Universe. |
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Scott
Wolfe
Partner-in-charge
of the San Diego North County Latham & Watkins
office. He has practiced law with the firm since
1978 and is the head of the San Diego office Corporate
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We will focus on the latest developments, including online shareholder
forums and director meetings with shareholders and we will answer
the following questions:
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How might such exchanges be facilitated?
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What
should the protocol be?
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What topics are fair game?
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What needs to be kept private?
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What are the legal implications?
Approaches will vary by company – there
is no one-size-fits-all solution. While private
board interactions with investors
are more varied, there is much to learn from public
boards as they go through this process.
Open
to Members & Non-Members!
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
5:30p.m.-6:30p.m. – Cocktails & hors
d’oeuvres
6:30p.m.-8:00p.m. – Program
WHERE: Hyatt Regency La Jolla
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
COST:
Individual Members - $55
Corporate Members - Free (3)
Non-Members - $75
(All Inclusive Food, Drinks and Self-Parking)
RSVP & Payment:
By Friday, March 14, 2008
Payment in Advance Required.
AMEX, MasterCard & Visa, or Check
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