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Midstream Oil and Gas: Executive Compensation Data from 2024 Proxies
Many midstream companies maintained significant levels of cash flows from operations in 2023; here is data on how that affected CEO pay.
Evaluating Executive Compensation for Potential Portfolio Companies
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A comprehensive understanding of an investment target’s executive pay program can help mitigate PE risk.
Update on the Oversight and Regulation of Proxy Advisors
What the most recent court ruling means for ISS, Glass Lewis, and public companies.
Peer Group Development for Life Sciences Companies
An interview exploring the most impactful criteria for an industry-specific executive compensation peer group.
E&P Executive Compensation: 2024 Proxy Season Data
Exploration and production (E&P) has grown at a greater rate than many other oil and gas industry subsectors; here’s how that has impacted CEO pay.
Trends and Opportunities in Private Company Executive Compensation
How private companies can gain a competitive edge in a volatile operating environment.
Say-on-Pay Didn’t Go Well: Here’s What You Can Do Next
Each year a small set of public companies will have an unfavorable say-on-pay vote. While it’s non-binding, a response is always in order.
How a Progressively In-Depth Board Assessment Led to Improved Coordination, Decision-Making, and Effectiveness
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A six-step action plan moved a newly public board to significant operational improvements.
Trends in Director Pay Litigation Against Biotech Companies
To understand how director compensation lawsuits are impacting our biotech clients, we reviewed fourteen recent settlement agreements.
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Boards, primarily focused on their fiduciary responsibilities, often overlook their compensation. Yet, like executive pay, board compensation can drive value. Strategic pay structures are crucial for attracting and retaining directors who enhance a visionary board sensitive to risks and opportunities, thus boosting organization's success.
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