The recently adopted universal proxy rules apply to annual meetings held on or after September 1, 2022. Because universal proxy will apply to contested director elections at all 2023 annual meetings, we recommend including disclosure regarding the universal proxy deadline in this year’s proxy statement, including for companies that hold…
It’s here! Goodwin’s Public Company Advisory Practice has completed its 2021-2022 Form 10-K Form Check Table for December 31 fiscal year-end companies. We are very excited to provide this tool for use by public companies in preparing their Form 10-Ks. The 10-K Form Check Table is updated for SEC rule changes that have occurred during the past several years. It also includes various practice tips and links to SEC guidance.
To assist public companies with their securities compliance obligations, Goodwin’s Public Company Advisory Practice has prepared a Form 10-K Compliance Checklist and Form 10-K Compliance Guide. Form 10-Ks are one of the most important disclosure documents that companies file with the SEC. It is absolutely critical that a company tell its story about the business while also ensuring that they adhere to the various legal requirements. To this end, we have prepared a Form 10-K Checklist and Guide.