Proxy statement
An official single or a set of documents, required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that is submitted by a public corporation when soliciting votes from shareholders of record.
Along with information regarding the voting process, the primary goals of the Proxy Statement are to assess management financial remuneration and auditor conflict-of-interest issues. They will include background and compensation information about officers, directors, and executive management. They will also include details on all dollars paid to auditors whether related to an official audit or not.