"As part of its analysis of equity compensation plan proposals, Institutional Shareholder Services analyzes a company's 'burn rate' compared to maximum amounts established by ISS for Russell 3000 and non-Russell 300 Global Industry Classification Standard groups [GICS].... If a company's ISS burn rate exceeds GICS group ISS burn rate cap, ISS will recommend AGAINST the company's equity compensation plan proposal. [A company that exceeds] their allowable burn rate cap can avoid a negative vote recommendation from ISS by publicly committing ... to maintain its burn rate over the next three fiscal years of equal to or less than its GICS group ISS burn rate cap[.]"  MORE >>