Tue Sep 10 00:22:00 UTC 2024: ## DFIN Releases Annual Guide to Effective Proxies, Highlighting Hot Trends in Shareholder Communications

**CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2024** – DFIN, a leading risk and compliance company, has released its 12th annual Guide to Effective Proxies. This comprehensive resource aims to help companies transform their proxy statements into powerful communication tools for modern investors, while ensuring compliance with SEC regulations.

The guide features examples from DFIN clients who have set a high bar for disclosure, driving increased investor expectations across various industries. It offers valuable insights and best practices for companies looking to highlight key areas like board diversity, cybersecurity disclosures, ESG initiatives, and more.

**Hot Trends in Proxy Statements**

This year’s guide highlights notable trends in proxy statement disclosures, including:

* **Cybersecurity:** Companies are increasingly focusing on cybersecurity, demonstrating their commitment to protecting sensitive data.
* **Shareholder Engagement:** Companies are actively engaging with shareholders, offering more transparency and fostering a dialogue on critical issues.
* **Sustainability Efforts:** ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives are becoming increasingly important to investors, leading companies to highlight their sustainability efforts.

**DFIN’s ActiveDisclosure Platform**

DFIN clients leverage ActiveDisclosure, a proprietary SaaS platform, to create visually appealing and engaging proxy statements. ActiveDisclosure allows for advanced page design and content layouts, as well as data visualization through tables, charts, and graphs, bringing the corporate story to life.

The platform’s seamless integration with Microsoft Office enables teams to link source data from existing spreadsheets, ensuring data accuracy. ActiveDisclosure also facilitates collaboration with its easy track changes and commenting features.

**Webcast and Resource Availability**

DFIN will host a webcast on September 25, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. ET to demonstrate how to navigate and utilize the guide. To register for the webcast and download the Guide to Effective Proxies, visit dfinsolutions.com.

**About DFIN**

DFIN is a leading global risk and compliance solutions company, providing expertise, enterprise software, and data analytics to clients across their business and investment lifecycles. The company is committed to helping its clients navigate the ever-changing landscape of risk and compliance, delivering the right solutions at the right time.

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