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The group of individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management of a corporation and make corporate decisions.

The entitlements that come with owning shares in a company, including the right to vote on corporate matters and to receive dividends.

The legal obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another. In corporate governance, directors and officers have a fiduciary duty to shareholders.

A mechanism for shareholders to vote on corporate matters without being physically present, often through the delegation of their voting power to a representative.

Documents that outline the rules and regulations for the governance of a corporation, including procedures for meetings and electing the board of directors.

An individual or group that has an interest in the performance and activities of a corporation, which includes shareholders, employees, customers, and suppliers.

A legal document that establishes a corporation and outlines its structure and purpose. Also known as articles of incorporation.

The financial and non-financial rewards given to the senior executives of a corporation, which may include salary, bonuses, stock options, and other benefits.

A shareholder who does not have control over the corporation and typically owns a smaller percentage of the corporation's shares.

A U.S. federal law enacted in 2002 to protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures.

A self-regulating business model that helps a company be socially accountable to itself, its stakeholders, and the public.

The process of identifying, assessing, and controlling threats to a corporation's capital and earnings.

A company's stance on how its profits are distributed among shareholders in the form of dividends.

A yearly gathering of a company's interested shareholders to discuss the company's performance and strategy and to exercise their voting rights.

A subcommittee of a company's board of directors that is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, audit procedures, and regulatory compliance.

The illegal practice of trading on the stock exchange to one's own advantage through having access to confidential information.

The extent to which a corporation discloses information about its operations and financial performance to shareholders and the public.

A company's formalized efforts to ensure that it and its employees abide by regulatory standards and ethical practices.

Strategies employed by a corporation to prevent or discourage unwanted takeover attempts.