Big Pay Packages Spark Growing Dissent Among UK Shareholders

Big pay packages spark growing dissent among UK shareholders

The median UK FTSE 100 CEO package increased 7 per cent to $8.24 million in 2024. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Big Pay Packages Spark Growing Dissent Among UK Shareholders

Shareholder dissent over executive pay at British companies is rising just as firms seek to bolster pay packages to remain internationally competitive.

UK Market Shareholders Reject Rising Executive Pay, Citing Global Pressure

On June 19, Bloomberg reported that UK market shareholders are voicing strong opposition to inflated executive pay. This rising dissent comes as companies expand compensation to remain competitive globally. Proxy votes are rising against executive remuneration. This is mainly in sectors such as energy, finance, and the stock exchange. At the same time, analyst Axel Adler hinted at the broader macroeconomic tensions. He highlighted the bitcoin an…

Comcast Annual Meeting: Shareholders Back Board, Reject CEO Pay Ratio and Independent Chair Proposals

Key shareholder votes support management on board elections, auditor selection, and executive compensation. Two activist proposals defeated. See full voting results.

Comcast Corporation Announces Preliminary Results of 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 18, 2025-