Credit Suisse Group AG
Ticker: CSGN
Meeting date: 04/04/2023
Meeting type: Annual
| Proposal | Mgt rec | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management proposals | |||
| 1.1 | Proposal Accept Financial Statements and Statutory Reports | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 1.2 | Proposal Approve Remuneration Report | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 2 | Proposal Approve Discharge of Board and Senior Management, excluding the Supply Chain Finance Matter Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 3 | Proposal Approve Allocation of Income and Dividends of CHF 0.05 per Share from Capital Contribution Reserves | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 4 | Proposal Approve Cancellation of Conditional and Conversion Capital Authorizations | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5.1 | Proposal Amend Corporate Purpose | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5.2 | Proposal Amend Articles Re: Shares; Share Register; Transfer of Shares | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5.3 | Proposal Approve Creation of Capital Band within the Upper Limit of CHF 165.1 Million and the Lower Limit of CHF 155.1 Million with or without Exclusion of Preemptive Rights | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5.4 | Proposal Amend Articles of Association (Incl. Approval of Virtual-Only or Hybrid Shareholder Meetings) | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5.5 | Proposal Amend Articles Re: Board of Directors; Compensation; External Mandates for Members of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 6 | Proposal Approve Climate Strategy Report | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.a | Proposal Reelect Axel Lehmann as Director and Board Chair Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.b | Proposal Reelect Mirko Bianchi as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.c | Proposal Reelect Iris Bohnet as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.d | Proposal Reelect Clare Brady as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.e | Proposal Reelect Christian Gellerstad as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.f | Proposal Reelect Keyu Jin as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.g | Proposal Reelect Shan Li as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.h | Proposal Reelect Seraina Macia as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.i | Proposal Reelect Blythe Masters as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.j | Proposal Reelect Richard Meddings as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.1.k | Proposal Reelect Amanda Norton as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 7.1.l | Proposal Reelect Ana Pessoa as Director Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.2.1 | Proposal Reappoint Iris Bohnet as Member of the Compensation Committee Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.2.2 | Proposal Reappoint Christian Gellerstad as Member of the Compensation Committee Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.2.3 | Proposal Reappoint Shan Li as Member of the Compensation Committee Vote rationale: Shareholders should have the right to seek changes to the board when it does not act in their best interest. We will consider whether the board has failed to act on material requests from shareholders, sought to circumvent shareholder proposals or implemented governance changes limiting shareholders’ rights without their approval. When voting on a proposal to discharge the board of responsibilities, we will consider whether any information raises reasonable doubt about the board’s actions. We will also take into considerations unsatisfactory financial and strategic performance, mismanaged risk-taking, unacceptable treatment of stakeholders or undesired environmental or social outcomes from company operations. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 7.2.4 | Proposal Reappoint Amanda Norton as Member of the Compensation Committee | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 8.1 | Proposal Approve Remuneration of Directors in the Amount of CHF 13 Million | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 8.2.1 | Proposal Approve Fixed Remuneration of Executive Committee in the Amount of CHF 34 Million | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 8.2.2 | Proposal Approve Share-Based Transformation Awards for Members of the Executive Committee in the Amount of CHF 30.1 Million Vote rationale: The board is responsible for attracting the right CEO and setting appropriate remuneration. A substantial proportion of annual remuneration should be provided as shares that are locked in for five to ten years, regardless of resignation or retirement. The board should provide transparency on total remuneration to avoid unacceptable outcomes. The board should ensure that all benefits have a clear business rationale. Pensionable income should constitute a minor part of total remuneration. Global Voting Guidelines CEO remuneration | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
| 9.1 | Proposal Ratify PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as Auditors | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 9.2 | Proposal Designate Keller AG as Independent Proxy | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 10.1 | Proposal Additional Voting Instructions - Shareholder Proposals (Voting) | Mgt rec None | Vote Against |
| 10.2 | Proposal Additional Voting Instructions - Board of Directors Proposals (Voting) Vote rationale: We will not support an agenda item if the information disclosed is insufficient to make an informed decision. Global Voting Guidelines | Mgt rec For | Vote Against |
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