MASTERCARD INCORPORATED | Board approval of certain political contributions at MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

Status
10.19% votes in favour
AGM date
Resolution details
Company ticker
MA
Lead filer
Undisclosed filer
Resolution ask
Adopt or amend a policy
ESG theme
  • Governance
ESG sub-theme
  • Lobbying / political engagement
Type of vote
Shareholder proposal
Filer type
Shareholder
Company sector
Technology
Company HQ country
United States
Resolved clause
It is proposed that any future direct or indirect donation to any one or more Objector be subject to the express written approval of a majority of the Company's directors then authorized to vote.
Whereas clause
the Company enjoys a reputation for decency and good citizenship and its 2021 proxy statement confirms the Company's commitment to decency; and from time to time the Company donates, directly or indirectly, to Senators and Representatives who, together, comprise the United States Congress ("Members of Congress"); and on January 6, 2021, 147 Members of Congress (8 Senators and 139 Representatives) objected to the certification of Joseph Biden as the duly elected President of United States (hereafter referred to as "Objectors"); and, objecting to the certification of Joseph Biden as the duly elected President of the United States does not reflect and is contrary to the values of the Company; and
prior to the date set forth below, the Company "suspended" donations to Objectors, reserving the right to resume donations to Objectors;

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