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The 2025 IPO Market and Compensation Considerations
For boards and executive teams overseeing pre-IPO compensation strategy, readiness and timing are paramount.
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Executive Compensation Checklist for Pre-IPO Companies
The definitive executive compensation checklist for private companies transitioning to the public sector.
Advisor Blog
One Small Change for a More Durable Biotech Equity Pool
In a down biotech market, companies are seeking durable equity solutions like auto-forfeiture to address underwater stock options and retain talent.
Advisor Blog
Your Short-Term Incentive Plan: Why Communication Matters
Despite widespread confidence that executives understand their incentive plans, a disconnect in communication—especially between boards and management—may be hindering the plans' effectiveness.
Pearl Meyer Shares Executive Compensation Data from First 100 S&P 500 Proxy Filers
The data show that median total compensation for CEOs rose 9.8% from $16.1 million in 2023 to $17.7 million in 2024, and that performance-based stock awards continue to be the primary vehicle for long-term incentive compensation.
Directors Poached for Executive Posts Put Strain on Board Refreshment
"The best-governed boards have a succession plan in place so that they can crack open that playbook in the event of unplanned turnover and not be caught off guard," said Jan Koors, senior managing director and head of consulting services at Pearl Meyer.
Advisor Blog
Defining a Competitive Credit Union Executive Compensation Package
Monitoring compensation trends and developing the right pay mix for CEOs and other credit union executives can be the key to retaining top talent.
Advisor Blog
CEO Exit Packages and Other Considerations for Departing Executives
To avoid problematic situations, here are three things compensation committees can do well in advance of an executive departure.
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Executive Compensation Highlights: First 100 S&P 500 Proxy Filers in 2025
Notable findings from public companies on CEO pay, LTI design, security perquisites, and diversity metrics in incentive plans.
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Transitioning From Stock Options to RSUs
Fundamental information about tax treatment of restricted stock and RSUs that can help companies add these vehicles to their pay mix in a smart way.
Advisor Blog
Setting Pay for an Internal CEO Hire
External CEO hires require extensive market compensation benchmarking, but more nuance goes into the calculations when promoting from within.
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Compensation for Special Board Committees: What to Consider
As the purview of the board has grown in recent years so has the need for special committees to meet and address specific topics, often on a temporary basis.