DEF 14A
Business & Finance abbreviation · Stock Market & Investing
| Stands for | Definitive proxy statement (Schedule 14A) |
|---|---|
| Categories | Business & Finance |
DEF 14A stands for Definitive proxy statement (Schedule 14A), a stock market & investing abbreviation.
SEC filing containing a public company's proxy statement, sent to shareholders before the annual meeting, describing matters up for vote, director nominees, executive compensation and shareholder proposals. It is the main source for information on CEO pay.
Example: According to the DEF 14A, the CEO's total compensation rose to $24 million last year.
Usage notes
The name comes from the SEC's EDGAR form type: "DEF" for definitive and "14A" for Schedule 14A under Regulation 14A. Preliminary versions, needed when contested or unusual matters are on the ballot, appear as PRE 14A. Proxy advisers such as ISS and Glass Lewis analyze these filings before recommending votes.
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