Navigate the future of investor engagement
Georgeson’s 2025 European AGM Season Review offers a deep dive into the evolving dynamics of investor voting across nine major European markets. As we mark our 90th anniversary, this report reflects our enduring commitment to helping companies anticipate investor expectations, respond to proxy advisor influence, and strengthen governance outcomes.
What’s inside this report?
- Remuneration trends: For the first time in recent memory, investors across key markets showed greater opposition to remuneration policies than to advisory reports – signaling a shift in how future pay frameworks are challenged.
- Share issuance resistance: Increased investor opposition across nearly all markets, with the UK as a notable exception.
- Director elections: Lower opposition rates suggest improved alignment between issuers and investor criteria for board appointments.
- ESG proposals: Say on Climate resolutions saw higher levels of support.
- Virtual AGMs: A comparative look at how regulatory differences are shaping engagement across jurisdictions.
Why it matters:
As investor scrutiny intensifies, companies must adapt to new patterns in voting behavior. This report equips you with the insights needed to prepare for your next general meeting with confidence – and to build lasting trust with your investor base.
Who should read it:
- Company secretaries and governance professionals
- Investor relations teams
- Board members and executive leadership
- Legal and compliance advisors
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