sec-proxy-analysis

Extract executive compensation, governance, and voting details from DEF 14A proxy statements.

130|13|Updated Feb 2, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill sec-proxy-analysis
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Skill: sec-proxy-analysis
Source: https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills/tree/main/skills/sec-proxy-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/OctagonAI/skills --skill sec-proxy-analysis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Proxy statements (DEF 14A) contain dense, cross-referenced disclosures on executive compensation, governance structure, and voting matters. This skill automates extracting and structuring those insights to support research and investment decisions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Executive compensation extraction: identify pay components, total compensation, and CEO pay ratios from DEF 14A disclosures.
  • Governance analysis: capture board composition, independence, and committee structures.
  • Voting matters & proposals: summarize say-on-pay results, shareholder proposals, and related voting outcomes.
  • Use Case: Compare governance practices and compensation trends across peers to assess governance quality and pay-for-performance alignment.

Quick Start

Query a company's latest DEF 14A to extract compensation, governance, and voting details using the Octagon MCP server.

Frequently Asked Questions about sec-proxy-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I extract executive compensation data from DEF 14A proxy statements?

You can extract executive compensation from DEF 14A proxy statements by querying the target company through this skill. It automates identifying pay components, total compensation, and CEO pay ratios into structured data for investment research.

What is the best way to analyze say-on-pay voting results and shareholder proposals?

Analyzing say-on-pay results and shareholder proposals is done by querying the DEF 14A filing. This skill summarizes voting matters and related outcomes to support governance benchmarking and investment decisions.

Can I benchmark board composition and governance structures across public companies?

Yes, you can benchmark board composition and governance structures across public companies. This skill captures board independence and committee structures from proxy statements to compare peer governance practices.

Do I need an Octagon MCP server to extract governance information from proxy statements?

Yes, extracting governance information requires an Octagon MCP server and the octagon-agent tool. This setup processes DEF 14A filings and returns structured results suitable for reporting.

How do I evaluate pay-for-performance alignment using proxy statement disclosures?

You evaluate pay-for-performance alignment by extracting executive compensation and governance details from the DEF 14A. This skill structures the extracted data to help you compare compensation trends against peer practices.