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At this year’s Financial Executives International (FEI) CFRI conference, we discussed why the most successful corporate proxy preparation teams boast deeply integrated and cohesive partnerships across their Finance, Legal, and HR functions. In this article, we cover the key takeaways from our discussion.

For employees in the UK, the way share-based payments are settled can lead to significant differences in tax treatment. We discuss the recent guidance from UK tax authorities and explain why sell-to-cover may be preferable to net settlement in that jurisdiction.

Equity compensation programs are notorious for their complexity. When not tracked carefully, companies can deplete their share pools sooner than expected and may lack the necessary shares to make new grants. We explain how to avoid these painful situations and ensure you can continue engaging top talent.

Handle the trickiest reporting elements with this checklist of key stock compensation questions that come up during the busiest time of the year.

The third year of the SEC’s pay vs. performance disclosures has been shaping up to be business as usual—mostly. But that doesn’t mean the process is on autopilot.

Profits interest units (PIUs) can be a flexible incentive because they allow holders to participate in the future growth of the business. We explain the ins and outs of PIUs, compare them to common stock structures, and provide tips for implementing a profits interest plan.

See Equity Methods’ results from the 2024 survey of plan sponsors and get our take on the issues that are top of mind for stock-based compensation.

Buried in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) were material changes to compensation deductibility under IRC 162(m). Many companies are unaware that they have employees and awards already impacted. We’re here to unpack what you need to do today and going forward.

Explore six recent legal developments that are relevant in some fashion to executive compensation and corporate governance.

Learn more about the impact of hiring on pay equity and steps organizations can take to remediate any issues that arise.