What is a proxy statement and what information must it provide? What information is required in proxy statements? (1) Five-year summary of operations. (2) Five-year summary of industry segments. (3) Listing of company directors and executive officers. (4) Management discussion and analysis (MD&A). A. 1, 2 and 3. B. 2, 3 and 4. C. 1, 3 and 4. D. 1, 2 and 4. E. 1, 2, 3, and 4. Solution A Proxy statment is a statment required of a firm when soliciting shareholder votes.The statement is fillied in advance of the annual meeting. The statement includes voting procedure and informations like five-years summary of operations,five-year summary of industry segments,listing of company directors and executive officers, management discussion and analysis etc. Answer: (E) 1,2,3 and 4 .