Proxy Solicitation

/ˈprɑːksi ˌsɑːlɪˈsɪteɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The act of soliciting proxies, typically by a shareholder or company seeking to influence corporate decisions at a shareholders' meeting.
    The company engaged in proxy solicitation to gain support for the merger proposal.

Forms

  • proxy solicitation

Commentary

Proxy solicitation frequently involves compliance with securities regulation to ensure fair disclosure and prevent fraud.

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