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Chapter 21: Proxy Statements Guide Quiz
Test your knowledge of the proxy statements chapter material!
1 / 10
Where can proxy statements be found?
Answer can be found on page 231.
Correct! Proxy statements can always be found on the SEC’s EDGAR database, and you may also be able to find them on corporate websites or investor-relations pages too.
2 / 10
Which of the following is a proxy advisory firm?
Answer can be found on page 234.
Correct!
3 / 10
True or false: All news organizations use the “total pay” as reported on the proxy statement in their reporting.
Some news organizations have their own formulas they use to calculate “total” pay. Read more on page 233.
Correct! Some news organizations have their own formulas they use to calculate “total” pay.
4 / 10
When minority shareholders file a proxy statement seeking to oust members of the company board, this is called:
5 / 10
In which column of the Summary Compensation Table would you find discounted sports tickets reported?
Answer can be found on page 233.
6 / 10
Revision proxy statements are ______ other types.
7 / 10
True or false: Proxy statements are essentially an open letter to shareholders.
Proxy statements provide information that help investors make an informed choice. Read more on page 230.
Correct! Proxy statements provide information that help investors make an informed choice.
8 / 10
True or false: Companies are supposed to explain why executives got paid what they did in proxy statements.
Read more on page 234.
Correct! You’ll find this explanation in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section, though it can be difficult to decipher.
9 / 10
The sum of all the other columns in the Summary Compensation Table is called the:
10 / 10
What is not included in the Bonus column of the Summary Compensation Table of a proxy statement?
Answer can be found on page 232.
Correct! Incentive bonuses appear three columns later.
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