Proxy / Shareholder Voting

[bovverd]

Hi - does anyone know the process for shareholders to vote on decisions being considered by a companies board?

thanks in advance for any assistance.

[Gunnski]

Its pretty simple. You'll get a ballot in the mail. Fill it out and send it back. Many companies will let you use the Internet and vote electronically.

You may be asked to vote on new Board member(s) or various issues. Basically, it is a vote(s) from a shareholder, who is absent from the board meeting. Hope that helps.

[bovverd]

Originally Posted by Gunnski

Its pretty simple. You'll get a ballot in the mail. Fill it out and send it back. Many companies will let you use the Internet and vote electronically.

You may be asked to vote on new Board member(s) or various issues. Basically, it is a vote(s) from a shareholder, who is absent from the board meeting. Hope that helps.

Many thanks Gunnski - Are these documents usually obtained from the companies website or would you receive them via your broker?

[Gunnski]

Every business is different. Check with their Corp. Office - Sharehold Meeting Minutes or check SEC re: proxy filings for the biz in question. Usually, the biz. will send the docs., unless a disbursment is involved, then it may be the broker. It will be documented somewhere & should be easy to find, especially if it is a U.S. biz.