GMI Ratings Dataset / WRDS

This corporate governance historical dataset (GMI Ratings) is updated annually and contains approximately 225 unique data points organized into four primary categories (1. Companies; 2. Directors; 3. CEO Compensation; 4. Takeover defenses) for approximately 3,000 US companies. The dataset is updated annually and dates back to 2001.

List of the primary data categories:

• Corporate Board Structure and Independence
• Director Positions and Committee Assignments
• CEO Compensation
• Director Compensation
• Audit Fees
• Takeover Defenses
• Corporate Ownership

GMI Ratings dataset is delivered through the Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS) platform. Please read carefully the accompanying information on how to use and access WRDS.