Brief
In this continuing series of analyses drawing on the capabilities of ISS Analytics, Powered by DataDesk, we examine companies in the U.S. S&P 1,500 index to gauge whether and how industry classification affects certain governance structures and practices. This paper provides inter-sectoral comparisons of average director ages and board tenures, outside seats and attendance levels, and director and officer holdings for firms in the S&P 1500 index. While ISS found that certain common assumptions hold true, the analysis also uncovered some unexpected findings.