With the release of its voting report, MainFirst aims to provide transparency regarding the fiduciary exercise of voting rights. While this is just one aspect of the overall strategy, active asset managers can significantly influence outcomes, particularly due to their sometimes substantial positions in individual companies. Given the often limited presence of represented capital, it is crucial not to let these voting rights go unused, but rather to utilize them in the interest of shareholders.
Documenting these activities comprehensively and communicating them more transparently is important to us. Communication and dialogue often resolve the apparent conflict between finance and sustainability.