"The data verification program is optional. It is open to U.S. companies who have filed definitive proxy materials after September 8th, 2014 with an equity plan proposal (new or amendment) on the ballot. The data verification program does not apply to other compensation plan proposals such as cash and bonus plan proposals. To participate in the program, the company's proxy materials must be filed at least 30 days in advance of the meeting date. Data verification is only available to company contacts who register in advance to participate in the data verification program with ISS."  MORE >>