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Public Company Conversations Podcast Episode 2

10 December 2025

Public Company Conversations is the Hogan Lovells Securities and Public Company Advisory podcast, where we explore the legal developments shaping today's public company landscape. Each episode covers topics ranging from SEC rulemaking and enforcement to governance practices, shareholder engagement, emerging market trends, and risk management—set against a dynamic regulatory backdrop.

In this episode, host Rupa Briggs is joined by Weston Gaines, co-chair of the Hogan Lovells Shareholder Proposal Task Force. Together, they unpack the recent statement by the Division of Corporation Finance of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on its process for the 2025–2026 proxy season under Rule 14a‑8, what's changed, and what matters now for companies and shareholder proponents.

Stream the full episode below.

Public Company Conversations Podcast by Hogan Lovells | Hogan Lovells

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Authored by Rupa Briggs and Weston Gaines.