The Progression of an Equity Strategy
Managing an effective equity strategy involves balancing your company’s equity philosophy, utilizing market benchmarks, and ensuring affordability. Internal and external forces, such as changes in leadership or market volatility, can tell us it's time to...
Glass Lewis Takes Aim at Executive Stock Ownership for 2024
Public companies, take note - Glass Lewis has executive stock ownership guidelines firmly in their sights for the 2024 proxy season. Recently updated commentary makes clear that robust holding requirements are now a prime governance...
Unlocking the Secrets of Stock Ownership Guidelines: 5 Must-Know Tips for Public Company Executives
Stock ownership guidelines (SOGs) are a crucial part of corporate governance for public companies. These guidelines outline the minimum amount of stock executives and directors are required to own to align their interests with those...
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Vesting: Safeguarding Your Process Against Risks
Processing the vesting event for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) can be a tricky business, with potential risks lurking around each corner. Below, we'll explore the risks associated with administrating RSUs and provide valuable tips to...
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) Releases for Public Companies: Risks & Solutions
Processing Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) releases for public companies isn't a walk in the park. In fact, it's more like navigating a complex maze with a fair share of risks. But if you know these...
5 Things Equity Administrators Need to Focus On
As a stock plan administrator, you play a crucial role in making sure your company's stock plans perform to their full potential. With so much responsibility, we decided to narrow down the list of your...
Equity Administration Health Check: 5 Questions to Ask
Efficient administration of your organization’s equity program is crucial if you want to foster employee engagement, comply with regulations, optimize your resource allocation, and prioritize data security. But how can you know for sure if...
Employee Equity Pools: What are They & Why Do They Matter?
The equity incentive pool is a key way for early-stage companies to reward their talent. As a company grows, it's crucial that the equity pool grows simultaneously, and that the equity plan strategy adapts to...
Giving Equity: Considerations for Early-Stage Companies
Early-stage companies face a few unique challenges when it comes to offering equity. While it’s a powerful tool for attracting the right investors and employees, offering equity compensation also comes with dilution concerns, complexity, and...
Private Companies: Why Your Approach to Equity Compensation Administration Matters
Growing private companies have a lot on their plate, and it’s easy for your equity compensation program to fall on the back burner. Some companies decide to manage their equity compensation plans on spreadsheets. But...
