Partner Daniel Laddin comments on the frequency of director compensation limits among Fortune 100 companies.

Partner Margaret Engel explains some of the trends seen among early-filing companies for fiscal 2014, including higher incentive awards and continued shift in long-term equity mix.

Partner Melissa Burek discusses the annual incentive goal-setting process and the balance between the rigor and attainability of performance goals. A CAP study on bonus payouts found that between 2008-2013 there was a 10% chance of receiving no bonus and a 15% chance of receiving a maximum bonus.

Partner Daniel Laddin comments on peer group evaluation conducted by companies with low Say-on-Pay votes and impact of peer group changes.

Partner Daniel Laddin discusses the recent shift in director compensation towards a higher equity portion versus cash and this creates a stronger alignment with the shareholders they represent.

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May 17, 2024

Best Practices for Board Compensation

Washington D.C.

The newly updated results from our renowned and comprehensive Private Company Board Compensation survey, featuring data from more than 1,500 private and family-owned firms,…
  • Susan Schroeder
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May 21, 2024

Knowing When and How to Modify Your Long-Term Incentives

Cincinnati, OH

Effective, tailored incentive plans are critical to motivating employees and ensuring alignment with shareholder interests. High-performing organizations design long-term programs that complement the company's…
  • Susan Schroeder
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Jun 06, 2024

Where SEC Rule-Making, Shareholder Reporting, and Plan Design Collide

Boston, MA

The SEC has issued a flurry of new rules covering insider trading, clawbacks, proxy reporting, and more. These rules have plan design implications and,…
  • Daniel Laddin