Shareholder Engagement & Communication London 2017

Constructive Strategies for Issuers

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

THE BLOOMSBURY
16-22 GREAT RUSSELL ST.
LONDON, ENGLAND

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with industry thought leaders, subject matter experts and issuers on how to best manage institutional investor campaigns for constructive outcomes

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how U.S.-based activist campaigns affect the nature of engagements in the U.K. and Europe

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the latest engagement strategies as expectations shift between U.K., European and U.S. issuers and institutional investors

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

PROGRAM AGENDA

Time	Description
8:00-8:25	Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:25-8:35	Welcoming Remarks Christopher P. Skroupa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Skytop Strategies
8:35-9:05	Opening Keynote The Continuing Evolution of Engagement: Trends and Insights for Companies and Shareholders Presenter: Andy Griffiths, Executive Director, The Investor Forum
9:05-9:20	Topic Introduction Principles of Effective Stewardship: An Overview of the UK Stewardship Code and Its Aim in Promoting the Long Term Success of Companies Presenter: David Styles, Director, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting Council
9:20-9:50	*Opening Discussion* The Path to Stewardship: How ESG Performance Drives Financial Performance Discussants: Josiane Fanguinovény, Head of Engagement, GES Investment Services David Styles, Director, Corporate Governance, Financial Reporting Council Robert Walker, Director of Governance & Social Research, HSBC
9:50-10:20	Activism Around the Globe: Comparison of Engagement Frameworks, Trends, and Their Outcomes Presenter: Julian Franks, Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance, Professor of Finance, London Business School
10:20-10:40	Networking Break
10:40-10:50	Topic Introduction Supporting Long-Term Investment: Practical Examples from the IA’s Productivity Action Plan Presenter: Andrew Ninian, Director, Corporate Governance and Engagement, The Investment Association
10:50 – 11:35	The Transition to Long-Termism: Proactive Engagement as a Means for Enhancing Value Moderator: Andrew Ninian, Director, Corporate Governance and Engagement, The Investment Association Panelists: Deborah Gilshan, Head of Sustainable Ownership, RPMI Railpen Felix Lo, Managing Director & Partner, Sandell Asset Management David Trenchard, Founder, David Trenchard Consulting Ltd. Jan Weber, Managing Director, Morgan Stanley
11:35-11:55	Topic Introduction Engaging in Battle: Preparing, Investigating and Managing Adverse Situations Presenter: Neil Kirton, Managing Director, Kroll
11:55-12:40 PM	Strategy for Managing Shareholder Relations: Shifting Expectations for Engagement Moderator: Andrea Calise, Managing Director, Kekst Panelists: Neil Kirton, Managing Director, Kroll Paul Dunbar, Partner, Vinson & Elkins Alfredo Porretti, Vice President, Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense, Morgan Stanley
12:40-1:40	Networking Lunch
1:40-1:55	Technology and Engagement: Tools to Bridge the Gap Between Investors and Issuers Presenter: Charles Nelson, Managing Director, Europe, Meetyl
1:55-2:10	Topic Introduction Investor Dialogue With Non-Executive Directors in the U.K. and Continental Europe: Legal Issues and Developing Best Practice Presenter: Hans-Christoph Hirt, Executive Director, Co-Head, Hermes EOS
2:10–2:50	Investor Dialogue With Non-Executive Directors in the U.K. and Continental Europe: Legal Issues and Developing Best Practice Moderator: George S. Dallas, Policy Director, International Corporate Governance Network Panelists: Arturo Albano, Member of the Board of Directors, Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna, Corporate Governance Specialist, Amber Capital Michael Herskovich, Head of Corporate Governance, BNP Paribas Asset Management Hans-Christoph Hirt, Executive Director, Co-Head, Hermes EOS
2:50-3:10	Networking Break
3:10-3:25	Topic Introduction How to Respond Effectively to an Activist Proposal: The Do’s and Don’ts of Engagement Presenter: Cas Sydorowitz, Chief Executive Officer, Georgeson
3:25-4:05	The Anatomy of a Shareholder Campaign: How Engagement Practices are Unfolding Moderator: Andrew Gebelin, Senior Director, European Research, Glass Lewis & Co. Panelists: Nigel Davies, Partner, RWC Partners Andrew Honnor, Managing Partner, Greenbrook James Knowles, Legion Partners Asset Management LLC Cas Sydorowitz, Chief Executive Officer, Georgeson
4:05-4:20	Case Story A Review of Background, Process and Outcome of an Engagement with Italy’s Largest Energy Company, Eni S.p.A Presenter: James Knowles, Legion Partners Asset Management LLC
4:20-4:55	The Cost of Leaks: How to Best Safeguard Against Misuse of Insider Information Interviewer: Michael Payne, Manager, EMEIA Advisory Centre, Cyber Security, EY Interviewee: Benedict Hamilton, Managing Director, Investigations and Disputes, Kroll
4:55	Closing Remarks
5:00	Program Adjourns, Networking Reception Begins

SESSION LEADERS

Arturo Albano
Corporate Governance Specialist
Amber Capital
Member of the Board of Directors
Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna
Milan, Italy
Andrea Calise
Managing Director
Kekst
New York, NY
George S. Dallas
Policy Director
International Corporate Governance Network
London, United Kingdom
Nigel Davies
Partner
RWC Partners
London, United Kingdom
Paul Dunbar
Partner
Vinson & Elkins
London, United Kingdom
Josiane Fanguinovény
Head of Engagement
GES Investment Services
London, United Kingdom
Julian Franks
Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance, Professor of Finance,
London Business School
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Gebelin
Senior Director, European Research
Glass Lewis & Co.
Limerick, Ireland
Deborah Gilshan
Head of Sustainable Ownership
RPMI Railpen
London, United Kingdom
Andy Griffiths
Executive Director
The Investor Forum
London, United Kingdom
Benedict Hamilton
Managing Director, Investigations and Disputes
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
Michael Herskovich
Head of Corporate Governance
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Paris, France
Hans-Christoph Hirt
Executive Director, Co-Head
Hermes EOS
London, United Kingdom

Andrew Honnor
Managing Director
Greenbrook
London, United Kingdom
Neil Kirton
Managing Director
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
James Knowles
Legion Partners Asset Management LLC
London, United Kingdom
Felix Lo
Managing Director & Partner
Sandell Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Charles Nelson
Managing Director, Europe
Meetyl
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Ninian
Director, Corporate Governance and Engagement
The Investment Association
London, United Kingdom
Michael Payne
Manager, EMEIA Advisory Centre, Cyber Security
EY
London, United Kingdom
Alfredo Porretti
Vice President, Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
David Styles
Director, Corporate Governance
Financial Reporting Council
London, United Kingdom
Cas Sydorowitz
Chief Executive Officer
Georgeson
London, United Kingdom
David Trenchard
Founder
David Trenchard Consulting Ltd
London, United Kingdom
Robert Walker
Director of Governance & Social Research
HSBC
London, United Kingdom
Jan Weber
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
London, United Kingdom

DELEGATES

Arturo Albano
Corporate Governance Specialist
Amber Capital
Member of the Board of Directors
Aeroporto Marconi di Bologna
Milan, Italy
Antoine Badel
Partner
Alken Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Charlotte Balbirnie
Partner
Greenbrook Communications
London, United Kingdom
Emma Berntman
Engagement Associate
Hermes EOS
London, United Kingdom
Marissa Blankenship
Vice President, Senior ESG Analyst
Allianz Global Investors GmbH
London, United Kingdom
Patrick Bowes
Director of External Communications & Investor Relations
Old Mutual Group
London, United Kingdom
Domenic Brancati
Chief Operating Officer
Georgeson
London, United Kingdom
Jocelyn Brown
Head of European Regulatory Affairs & ESG Product Management
Institutional Shareholder Services
London, United Kingdom
Georgiana Brunner
Consultant
Greenbrook Communications
London, United Kingdom
Andrea Calise
Managing Director
Kekst
New York, NY
Jean-Nicolas Caprasse
Managing Partner, Europe
CamberView Partners, LLC
London, United Kingdom
Niamh Corbett
Advisory Partner
Board Intelligence
London, United Kingdom
Ivana Cvjetkovic
Senior Account Manager
Georgeson
London, United Kingdom
Artem Danilov
Vice President
Morgan Stanley
London, United Kingdom
George S. Dallas
Policy Director
International Corporate Governance Network
London, United Kingdom
Robert Dann
Head of Marketing
IR Society
London, United Kingdom
Nick Dawson
Managing Director
Proxy Insight
London, United Kingdom
Nigel Davies
Partner
RWC Partners
London, United Kingdom
Loïc Dessaint
Chief Executive Officer
Proxinvest
Paris, France
Natacha Dimitrijevic
Associate Director
Hermes EOS
London, United Kingdom
Paul Dunbar
Partner
Vinson & Elkins
London, United Kingdom
Clare Dundas
Head of Corporate Communications
Workspace
London, United Kingdom
Kristoffer Engkilde
Investment Banking Analyst
Morgan Stanley
London, United Kingdom
Josiane Fanguinovény
Head of Engagement
GES Investment Services
London, United Kingdom
Jeremy Fielding
President & Chief Executive Officer
Kekst
New York, NY
Jonathan Ford
Director of Business Development, EMEA
Glass Lewis & Co.
London, United Kingdom
Julian Franks
Academic Director, Centre for Corporate Governance, Professor of Finance
London Business School
London, United Kingdom
Paolo Frediani
Financial Journalist
Activist Insight
London, United Kingdom
Giorgio Furlani
Portfolio Manager
Elliott Advisors
London, United Kingdom
Ed Gascoigne-Pees
Partner
Camarco
London, United Kingdom
Viral Gathani
Head, Corporate Finance & Strategy
Vedanta Resources plc
London, United Kingdom
Claire Gavini
Engagement Associate
Hermes EOS
London, United Kingdom
Adrian Gilbert
Senior Account Manager
Activist Insight
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Gebelin
Senior Director, European Research
Glass Lewis & Co.
Limerick, Ireland
Deborah Gilshan
Head of Sustainable Ownership
RPMI Railpen
London, United Kingdom
John Gollifer
General Manager
IR Society
London, United Kingdom
Andy Griffiths
Executive Director
The Investor Forum
London, United Kingdom
Jane Groom
Business Development
K2 Intelligence
London, United Kingdom
Alison Hamilton
Head of Events
IR Society
London, United Kingdom
Benedict Hamilton
Managing Director, Investigations and Disputes
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
Robert Hardy
Executive Director
JP Morgan
London, United Kingdom
Mark Harland
Senior Corporate Governance Analyst
Capital Group
London, United Kingdom
Laura Hayter
Head of Policy & Communications
IR Society
London, United Kingdom
Michael Herskovich
Head of Corporate Governance
BNP Paribas Asset Management
Paris, France
Hans-Christoph Hirt
Executive Director, Co-Head
Hermes EOS
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Holt
Reporter
IR Magazine
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Honnor
Managing Partner
Greenbrook
London, United Kingdom
John Hughes
Associate
Vinson & Elkins
London, United Kingdom
Nicole Karlisch
Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
London, United Kingdom
Tom Kehoe
Director, Global Head of Research
AIMA
London, United Kingdom
Maiya Keidan
EMEA Hedge Funds Correspondent
Reuters
London, United Kingdom
Neil Kirton
Managing Director
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
Anthony Kluk
Senior Account Manager – Corporate Advisory
Georgeson
London, United Kingdom
James Knowles
Legion Partners Asset Management LLC
London, United Kingdom

Deepak Kumar
Group Company Secretary
Vedanta Resources Plc
London, United Kingdom
Giulia Lasagni
Reporter, Dealreporter
Mergermarket Group
London, United Kingdom
Kalina Lazarova
Associate Director, Governance and Sustainable Investment
BMO Global Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Warren Lee
Director, Strategy
3i Group
London, United Kingdom
Felix Lo
Managing Director & Partner
Sandell Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Tobie Lochner
Managing Director
Peregrine Capital
Johannesburg, South Africa
David Chase Lopes
Managing Director, EMEA
D.F. King Ltd
London, United Kingdom
Erica Lukoski
Principal
CamberView Partners, LLC
New York, NY
William Mace
Senior Reporter, Europe, Dealreporter and Activistmonitor
Mergermarket Group
London, United Kingdom
Patricia MacFarlane
Head of Research and Process
BP Investment Management
London, United Kingdom
David Masters
Partner & Director
Lansons
London, United Kingdom
Malcolm McKenzie
Managing Director
Alvarez & Marsal
London, United Kingdom
Paul McNulty
Senior Investment Analyst
SSVL (Monaco) S.A.M.
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Guy Miller
Head of Awards Programs
Ethical Board Group
London, United Kingdom
Minal Dave
Corporate Governance Analyst
JPMorgan Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Sophie Moir
Corporate Governance Analyst
Aberdeen Asset Management
London, United Kingdom
Vanessa Neill
Director, Corporate Communications, EMEA Region
Credit Suisse
London, United Kingdom
Solange Neitzel
Administrative Director
Lake Isle M&A Inc.
London, United Kingdom
Charles Nelson
Managing Director, Europe
Meetyl
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Ninian
Director, Corporate Governance and Engagement
The Investment Association
London, United Kingdom
Simon Patterson
Managing Director
Pearl Meyer
London, United Kingdom
Oliver Parry
Head of Corporate Governance
Institute of Directors
London, United Kingdom
Marie Paul
Senior Marketing Manager
IR Magazine
London, United Kingdom
Michael Payne
Manager, EMEIA Advisory Centre, Cyber Security
EY
London, United Kingdom
Angus Peters
Reporter, Pensions Expert
Financial Times
London, United Kingdom
Christine Phillips
Partner
FieldFisher
London, United Kingdom
Valeria Piani
Associate Director, ESG Engagements
UN PRI
London, United Kingdom
Alfredo Porretti
Vice President, Shareholder Activism & Corporate Defense
Morgan Stanley
New York, NY
Rachel Posner
Strategic Communications Counsel
Kekst
New York, NY
Giorgia Pozzoli
Head of Marketing and IR EMEA
Amber Capital
London, United Kingdom
Mike Quinn
Chief Executive Officer
Preservica
Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
KT Rabin
CEO
Glass Lewis & Co.
San Francisco, CA
Sarah Rajani
Director of Communications
Elliott Advisors
London, United Kingdom
Lewis Rowe
Account Executive
Proxy Insight
London, United Kingdom
Selina Sagayam
Head of Practice Development
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
London, United Kingdom
Oliver Scott
Partner
Kestrel
London, United Kingdom
Amandeep Shihn
ESG Investment Consultant
Willis Towers Watson
London, United Kingdom
Nicole Solomon
Marketing & Professional Development Executive
IR Society
London, United Kingdom
Aaron Stocks
Partner – Head of Listed Funds
Travers Smith
London, United Kingdom
David Styles
Director, Corporate Governance
Financial Reporting Council
London, United Kingdom
Cas Sydorowitz
Chief Executive Officer
Georgeson
London, United Kingdom
Bradley Tirpak
Investment Manager
Palm Management
London, United Kingdom
David Trenchard
Founder
David Trenchard Consulting Ltd
New York, NY
Michael Vogele
Senior Director of European Engagement
Glass Lewis & Co
London, United Kingdom
Brian Walker
Executive Director, Institutional Sales
Institutional Shareholder Services
London, United Kingdom
Owen Walker
Commissioning Editor, Special Reports
Financial Times
London, United Kingdom
Robert Walker
Director of Governance & Social Research
HSBC
London, United Kingdom
Jan Weber
Managing Director
Morgan Stanley
London, United Kingdom
Cliff Weight
Director
ShareSoc (UK Individual Shareholders Society)
London, United Kingdom
Andrew Whelan
Senior Director, Investigations and Disputes
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
Robert White
Consultant
Greenbrook Communications
London, United Kingdom
Loren Wulfsohn
Head, Shareholder Services
HSBC
London, United Kingdom
Kevin Wong
Director
Kroll
London, United Kingdom
Eden Yates
Executive
Brunswick Group
London, United Kingdom