Corporate Political Spending - The Fourth Proposal on the Proxy Vote

Eileen Dury: Our proposal calls on Berkshire Hathaway to fully disclose the extent of its political spending. Why do we ask for this? Corporate political spending is a controversial activity that must be carefully managed and overseen at the most senior levels of management, she says. "This management or misjudgment around political contributions can bring reputation, damage, political risk and legal consequences," writes Dury.