Webcast March 5, 2025

Corporate Transactions and Equity Compensation

Presented by: Raenelle James Corey Nelson

10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET

Corporate transactions of all kinds are expected to increase this year. Whether acquiring a company or spinning one off, special attention is needed for new and existing compensation plans.

If you’re in Executive Compensation, Finance, Accounting, Legal, or Stock Plan Administration, this webcast will help arm you with the tools to get stock-based compensation right during a corporate transaction.

You’ll learn:

  • The various ways equity awards can be handled during a corporate transaction
  • Special considerations for performance-based awards, stock options, and fractional shares
  • The stakeholders involved and how to develop a collaborative project plan
  • Key valuation and accounting principles for acquisitions and spin-offs
  • How modifications are triggered and the downstream implications
  • Best practices for employee communication and stock administration

Join Raenelle James and Corey Nelson as they help your organization confidently navigate this critical element of compensation strategy.

CPE Credits: 1.0 (available to live webcast attendees)
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Overview
Additional CPE details

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