Vanguard's newly released "How Vanguard evaluates shareholder proposals" is aimed at informing its portfolio companies of the key factors it considers when analyzing shareholder proposals. In addition to looking for alignment with its four pillars of good governance, Vanguard assesses whether the proposal addresses a material issue relevant to the company, whether the proposal advances long-term shareholder interests, and whether the proposal addresses gaps in the company's current practices or stated intentions.
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