Even More Duplicate Reporting 2: The Boilerplate Strikes Back

Neptune (looks like an old statement, but hey)

We will continue any dialogue with the company over an extended period where deemed necessary. Escalation of our engagement activities, including any engagement with other investors, will depend on the company’s individual circumstances and the nature of the concerns identified.

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Neptune recognises that in many instances joint action by shareholders has the potential to be more effective than acting alone. This is especially the case where shareholders have a clear common interest, such as in times of significant corporate or wider economic stress, or when the risks posed threaten to destroy significant value. Neptune will pursue opportunities for collaborative engagement in such circumstances and will engage with other investors through formal and informal groups when it is necessary to achieve their objectives and ensure companies are aware of concerns.

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Neptune fund managers and research analysts maintain regular dialogue with companies which forms part of their research notes published internally to the investment team. This communication allows Neptune to monitor the development of companies in areas such as;  overall strategy;  leadership;  business planning;  capital structure, including any internal or external developments that may drive the company’s value and risk;  company reporting;  proposed acquisitions or disposals; and  corporate responsibility and governance.

River & Mercantile

We will continue our dialogue with the company over an extended period if necessary. Escalation of our engagement activities will depend upon the company’s individual circumstances. Actions may include communications through the company’s brokers, direct engagement with the chairman or non-executive directors or joint intervention with other shareholders, and where appropriate, voting against board proposals

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We recognise that in many instances joint action by shareholders has the potential to be more effective than acting alone. This is especially so where shareholders have a clear common interest and at critical moments. Our policy is to pursue opportunities for collaborative engagement in such circumstances. In considering participation in collaborative engagement initiatives we take into account potential conflicts of interest, concert party rules and our policy on insider information.

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RAMAM’s fund managers and analysts maintain regular dialogue with companies. This dialogue allows us to monitor the development of companies’ businesses, including areas such as overall strategy, business planning and delivery of objectives, capital structure, proposed acquisitions or disposals, corporate responsibility and corporate governance. In addition, we engage with other stakeholders to enhance our own views on company performance. Whilst we may attend company general meetings, our preference is for meeting one-on-one with companies.

Nomura (another old one?)

We will continue our dialogue with the company over an extended period if necessary. Escalation of our approach will depend upon the company's individual situation, and the country and jurisdiction to which it belongs. Escalated action might include communication through the board of directors or through channels other than our usual contacts.

NAM’s portfolio managers, research analysts and corporate governance specialists maintain regular dialogue with the companies into which they invest on behalf of clients. These communications allow us to evaluate key factors determining our investment decisions, such as the development of companies’ business operations, capital structures and financial standings, and strategic plans; as well as to monitor essential elements concerning a company’s sustainability, such as corporate governance and corporate social responsibility activities. We believe this continuous dialogue with companies will encourage them to give due consideration to their corporate responsibilities.

Napier Park

We will continue our dialogue with the company over an extended period if necessary.

Escalation of our engagement activities will depend upon the company’s individual circumstances. Actions may include communications through the company’s brokers, direct engagement with the chairman or non-executive directors or joint intervention with other shareholders, and where appropriate, voting against board proposals.

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Napier Park recognise that in certain instances joint action by shareholders has the potential to be more effective than acting alone. This is especially so where shareholders have a clear common interest, such as in times of corporate distress. Our policy is to pursue opportunities for collaborative engagement in such circumstances.

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Napier Park’s fund managers and analysts maintain regular dialogue with companies within their particular business sphere. Such dialogue allows them to monitor the development of companies’ businesses, including areas such as overall strategy, business planning and delivery of objectives, capital structure, proposed acquisitions or disposals, corporate responsibility and corporate governance.