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Definitions #
A document a public company sends to shareholders before a meeting, explaining matters that need their vote and how to vote without attending.
Technical SEC-mandated disclosure (Form DEF 14A) furnishing shareholders with material information on director nominees, executive compensation, and resolutions for proxy voting.
Example The company filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC ahead of the annual shareholder meeting.
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Etymology #
From proxy, meaning a person authorized to act for another, and statement, meaning a formal record; term dates to early U.S. corporate law practices.
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Collocations #
- definitive proxy statement 最终版委托书公告（在股东会之前提交）
- proxy voting 股东委托投票（股东不亲自出席时行使表决权）
- proxy solicitation 征求委托书（管理层或其他人请求股东给予投票权）
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Real Business Examples #
- The company filed its definitive proxy statement with the SEC ahead of the annual shareholder meeting.
- The independent directors reviewed the compensation discussion and analysis in the proxy statement before finalization.
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Register & Variants #
- Register: formal
- BrE/AmE: AmE（美国证券监管语境）
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Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: DEF 14A, Proxy Circular
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Common Errors #
- 误以为 Proxy Statement 只需在年度股东大会前发出，忽略特别股东会。 任何需要股东表决的会议（包括特别会议）均须提前发出代理材料，内容须符合 SEC 规则。
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Confusable Terms #
- Proxy Circular vs Proxy Statement
- 同义，常见于加拿大和英联邦语境，含义相近但监管理念略不同
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Frequently Asked Questions
Proxy Statement 是否包含 CEO 薪酬信息？?
通常包含，尤其是 CD&A 部分，涵盖薪酬政策和目标达成情况。
Proxy Statement 是什么时候提交给 SEC 的？?
通常在股东年度会议前约 30-40 天提交定稿版，具体视公司情况。
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Published: 2026-09-24 Category: Corporate Law