Three Quick Takeaways on the SEC’s Approval of Nasdaq’s Board Diversity Rules

Vinson & Elkins

On Friday, August 6, the SEC approved Nasdaq’s board diversity proposals. Nasdaq’s board diversity rules, one regarding board composition (the “Board Diversity Rule”) and one regarding access to complimentary board recruiting services (the “Board Recruiting Service Rule”) were each first proposed back in December 2020 and amended in February 2021 in part to provide companies with additional flexibility.

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