Chapter 21

Proxy Statements

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Chapter 21: Proxy Statements Guide Quiz

Test your knowledge of the proxy statements chapter material!

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Revision proxy statements are ______ other types.

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True or false: Shareholder proposals must be accepted by the company.

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True or false: All news organizations use the “total pay” as reported on the proxy statement in their reporting.

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Any perk or benefit provided to executives that is worth over ______ must be itemized on the proxy statement.

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Which of the following is a proxy advisory firm?

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What is not included in the Bonus column of the Summary Compensation Table of a proxy statement?

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What is a company’s final proxy statement filed as in EDGAR?

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If information is missing from the proxy statement, where should you look?

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If over 50% of the voting power of a company is held by an individual or group, that company is considered a __________.

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When minority shareholders file a proxy statement seeking to oust members of the company board, this is called:

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