Nathan O’Connor
Managing Director
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Modifications are among the most challenging areas of equity compensation award (re)design, valuation, and accounting. Every modification is unique to the company doing it and the problem(s) they’re trying to solve. The technical aspects are also challenging. A slight misstep in the valuation methodology can cause major cost surprises, many of which will show up in the proxy.
Whether you have a small modification affecting a single employee or enormous modifications driven by corporate control transactions, Equity Methods can help you in the following areas:
Anticipate the effects of modifications while getting the final valuation and accounting right the first time.
contact usMaybe an industry-wide shock has put existing performance targets out of reach. Or an acquisition has brought additional earnings that would yield a windfall well beyond the maximum payout. Perhaps the…
When you spin out an entity, what happens to equity awards? Here are key considerations for getting the accounting right.
This updated white paper provides an overview of the key considerations when assuming share-based compensation awards in a business combination. In addition to detailing the ASC 805 accounting model, we…
Join our webcast as we discuss key governance, program design, and accounting implications of underwater option exchanges.
Terminating an executive has multiple consequences, all of which relate to—or are driven by—accounting rules. Here’s what to look out for.
Managing Director
Nathan O’Connor is a Managing Director at Equity Methods, a consultancy that helps hundreds of public and private companies model, value and account for equity compensation and other complex securities.…
Read moreHighlights from the 26th Annual NASPP Conference
Tricky Equity Compensation Issues Faced by Private and Newly Public Companies
CEO Pay Ratio: 40 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Equilar Executive Compensation Summit 2018 Conference Roundup
What You Need to Know: Contingent Consideration (Earnouts) Valuation
Managing Director, Valuation & HR Advisory Services
“I’m a teacher at heart — always happy to field questions and help clients understand, whether it’s at a high level or deep in the details.” David is a managing…
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Design Attribute Checklist for Relative TSR Awards
Long-Term Incentive Plans: The Universe of Design Possibilities
Equity Award Modifications: Connecting the Theory to Practical Cases
Five Ways that West Coast Companies Design ESPPs
Equity Compensation in Corporate Transactions
Top 5 Performance Award Accounting Concepts for Compensation Professionals to Know