Institutional Shareholder Services.
proxy advisory firm
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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AMD's ranking reflects corporate responsibility standards set by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).Some support1 report
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ISS issued a report on Anavex governance, which involves Anavex Life Sciences Corp. and PVG Asset Management as a stockholder.Some support1 report
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Conagra Brands, Inc. is facing issues regarding executive compensation and corporate governance, reported by Reuters.Some support1 report
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Nina Aicardi, formerly of ISS and T. Rowe Price, joined Okapi Partners LLC as Managing Director.Some support1 report
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The SEC is scrutinizing ISS's proxy recommendations, leading to a lawsuit in Pennsylvania and White House involvement under the Trump administration.Some support4 reports
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ISS advises against the CEO's excessive pay package, and recommends against Masayoshi Son's re-election to the board.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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The Trump administration is targeting firms with executive orders, curbing their influence over institutions like BlackRock and ISS.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Department of Justice has directed the Federal Trade Commission to review ongoing antitrust investigations involving Institutional Shareholder Services.Some support1 report
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ISS urged investors of United Utilities to vote against the company's current pay policy.Well supported4 reports
Gone quiet
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Shareholder pressure is mounting regarding corporate governance for UMH Properties, Inc., which is headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey.Some support2 reports
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ISS recommends against a company gaining board control, following the company's corporate developments on July 1, 2025.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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ISS issued a report regarding Brookdale Senior Living's director election, identifying Steven Vick as a potential dissident nominee for the Board.Speculative1 report
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Capgemini SE announced the acquisition of WNS (Holdings) Limited for $3.3 billion, with advisory votes received from ISS and Glass Lewis.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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UWMC offered a higher bid than CCM, while Institutional Shareholder Services advised against the merger proposal.Some support1 report
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Around Institutional Shareholder Services this week
News at the entities that move Institutional Shareholder Services most-
Federal Trade Commission StructuralTrump is accused of destroying the structure involving the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the East Wing.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
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Securities and Exchange Commission StructuralBlackRock, the manager of the iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF, has made required filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding institutional holdings.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
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White House StructuralDemands for lower interest rates are being followed, complicated by the current labor market rebound.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
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Indiana OperationalA new agricultural strategy initiative in Indiana was developed in partnership with the Indiana Economic Development Association and supported by Duke Energy.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
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SEC StructuralDHS, DOJ, and SEC formed a joint initiative to establish a Trade Fraud Task Force, setting standards for compliance.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
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Pennsylvania TransactionalA Gallup poll measured opposition to data centers in the state of Pennsylvania.Moves Institutional Shareholder Services
Connections
The 21 strongest of 62, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Federal Trade Commission Structural
The Federal Trade Commission is actively investigating Institutional Shareholder Services regarding antitrust and politically-motivated practices.
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United Utilities Operational
ISS actively advises investors regarding United Utilities' executive pay policies and corporate governance proposals.
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Pennsylvania Transactional
The company's activity is currently subject to legal proceedings initiated in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Tejon Ranch Structural
ISS provides proxy advisory services and makes shareholder recommendations influencing Tejon Ranch's corporate governance.
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Indiana Operational
The operational environment of Indiana, including its specific legislative acts, directly impacts the business practices of Institutional Shareholder Services.
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SEC Structural
ISS is subject to oversight and compliance requirements enforced by the SEC regarding federal securities laws.
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Securities and Exchange Commission Structural
ISS operates under the regulatory oversight and investigation of the SEC.
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White House Structural
The White House issued an executive order naming Institutional Shareholder Services.
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Lifeway Foods Structural
ISS issued a formal recommendation that shareholders vote against nominees of Lifeway Foods.
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Dynavax Technologies (United States) Mentioned together
ISS provides reports and recommendations regarding Dynavax's board elections and director nominees.
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CCM Transactional
The relationship involved a specific, singular contact between advisors regarding UWM.
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AMD Structural
AMD's corporate responsibility ranking is determined by standards set by Institutional Shareholder Services.
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Vaxart Structural
ISS provides proxy voting recommendations that influence Vaxart's corporate governance decisions.
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Conagra Brands, Inc. Structural
ISS provides expert advice on executive compensation targets, which influences Conagra Brands' corporate governance structure.
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Works Operational
ISS advises investors concerning a board tussle at Works.
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Brookdale Senior Living Structural
ISS provides corporate governance reports and voting recommendations regarding Brookdale's director elections.
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Masayoshi Son Operational
ISS recommended against Masayoshi Son's re-election to the board.
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Kansas Structural
The company operates within the legal and regulatory framework of the state, which is subject to external federal rulings.
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BlackRock Shared context
Both BlackRock and Institutional Shareholder Services are entities targeted by executive orders.
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Texas Shared context
The relationship is contextual, as Texas is subject to federal rulings that affect the legal environment in which ISS operates.
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Rene Haas Mentioned together
ISS tracks and advises on the corporate governance issues, such as executive compensation, of companies like Rene Haas's.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
5 events- AMD's ranking reflects corporate responsibility standards set by Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS).
- ISS issued a report on Anavex governance, which involves Anavex Life Sciences Corp. and PVG Asset Management as a stockholder.
- Conagra Brands, Inc. is facing issues regarding executive compensation and corporate governance, reported by Reuters.
- Nina Aicardi, formerly of ISS and T. Rowe Price, joined Okapi Partners LLC as Managing Director.
- The SEC is scrutinizing ISS's proxy recommendations, leading to a lawsuit in Pennsylvania and White House involvement under the Trump administration.
August 2026
2 eventsJuly 2026
1 eventShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- The Trump administration is targeting firms with executive orders, curbing their influence over institutions like BlackRock and ISS.
- Shareholder pressure is mounting regarding corporate governance for UMH Properties, Inc., which is headquartered in Freehold, New Jersey.
- ISS recommends against a company gaining board control, following the company's corporate developments on July 1, 2025.
- ISS issued a report regarding Brookdale Senior Living's director election, identifying Steven Vick as a potential dissident nominee for the Board.
- Capgemini SE announced the acquisition of WNS (Holdings) Limited for $3.3 billion, with advisory votes received from ISS and Glass Lewis.
- UWMC offered a higher bid than CCM, while Institutional Shareholder Services advised against the merger proposal.