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Analyzing "At Appointment" Equity Awards for New Directors
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As some companies are considering this strategy to attract top-tier board talent, we offer prevalence data and the pros and cons.
IRS to Ramp Up Private Jet Usage Audits
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Aircraft use by executives and directors for business and personal reasons involves complex tax, disclosure, and governance implications.
Working Overtime: Board Compensation at Small- and Mid-Cap Growth Companies
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If increasing demands on directors’ time has led to questions about the appropriateness of the board pay program, here are some ideas to consider.
Stress-Testing Executive Change-in-Control Agreements
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Periodically stress-testing your bank’s CIC agreements can eliminate surprises. Here is a step-by-step guide.
Definitive Data on Executive Cost Ratios
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Five-year data from Pearl Meyer’s Executive Compensation and Benchmarking Survey show clear advantages for the largest companies.
Maximizing a Director’s Ability to Enhance Stock Holdings
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Directors frequently ask about increasing their holdings. Here are two ways companies can structure additional choice beyond simple open-market purchases.
2024 Incentive Goal-Setting: Core Principles and Strategies for Uncertain Times
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Establishing executive compensation performance goals remains a challenge. Focusing on core principles can help when the answers aren’t clear.
The CEO Evaluation Process: Four Principles for Better Results
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Are your CEO evaluations as effective as they could be? Here’s how to ensure this important board function does more than check a box.
CD&A Pro Tips for the 2024 Proxy Season
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These two key actions can help you maximize the effectiveness of this year's CD&A while minimizing the stress.
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