By Dominic Jones | Published: September 19, 2006 | 
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News Digest for September 19, 2006
There are 7 items today… Survey: Half of Directors Have Experienced Aggressive Surveillance | Investors Urge SEC to Allow Access | Big bonuses ‘too commonplace’ | Improving Pay Practices | Stock Buybacks at ‘Unprecedented Level’ | Adobe readies release of flagship Acrobat product | Choosing a Financial Printer
Survey: Half of Directors Have Experienced Aggressive Surveillance
Just over half of the surveyed directors said they have served on corporate boards that have authorized the use of “aggressive” surveillance techniques to address a potential leak.
Investors Urge SEC to Allow Access
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission to give “full consideration” to investor views as the agency revises a rule addressing shareholder proposals on director elections.
Big bonuses ‘too commonplace’
Quoted companies could learn from the private equity industry which paid bigger bonuses for meeting clearly defined targets. “It is interesting to see how the private equity industry has flourished over recent years as executives have been provided with serious earning opportunities in return for delivering clearly defined goals.”
Improving Pay Practices
With the new Securities and Exchange Commission rules to enhance disclosure of executive compensation at U.S. companies, many domestic and international institutional investors are sharpening their focus on pay policies, practices, and disclosure requirements in overseas markets.
Stock Buybacks at ‘Unprecedented Level’
Over the last seven quarters, S&P 500 issuers have spent over $630 billion on stock buybacks, and buyback expenditures are now on track to match capital expenditures, according to Standard & Poor’s.
Adobe readies release of flagship Acrobat product
Tim Hickernell, an industry analyst at the information technology research firm Robert Frances Group, said the latest release addressed a demand for software that allows users to make changes to documents when working together on shared content over the Internet.
Choosing a Financial Printer
After underwriters’ fees, legal fees and accounting fees, the printer’s fees may be the next highest expense.
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