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Opportunities and Decisions to Make Real Change

You have now entered the phase of direct engagement with a public company, and there are many twists and turns in the road ahead. There will be decision points along the way, and each is an opportunity to stay true to your purpose and keep the long-term impact that you want as the focus of your efforts.

There are also many SEC guidelines and rules that will shape the form of the interaction with the company. After sending in your resolution and paperwork, you will probably have to wait at least a few weeks for the company to respond. If the company does not challenge your resolution, it should appear on the proxy ballot. However, as mentioned before, management may formally submit a “no-action ...

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