November 2008 |
2008 CEO Benefits & Perquisites Report
In their second year, the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new disclosure regulations on executive perquisites seem to be serving their purpose, namely to improve transparency on perquisite programs. As a result, the 2008 proxy season saw the further development of trends set in 2007. More and more companies provided a complete picture of their executive perquisite programs and others began to seriously consider eliminating some perks.
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October 2008 |
2008 Clawback Policy Report
Policies that allow companies to recoup ill-gotten compensation from executive officers have enjoyed a surge in popularity over the past three years at America's largest companies. These policies, often called 'clawbacks,' are now at the center of Washington's financial sector rescue plan. Along with stricter limitations on the tax deductibility of pay, mandates to reduce severance payouts, and warnings not to reward excessive risk taking, clawback policies are seen as an essential element in the tool-kit to fix compensation programs at troubled companies.
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October 2008 |
2008 Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines Report
With the SEC's new compensation disclosure regulations now firmly in place, Equilar reviewed trends in the
prevalence and design of executive ownership guidelines and holding requirements among Fortune 250 companies
for fiscal years 2006 and 2007. This report, covering numerous aspects of the design of share retention policies,
is an invaluable tool for compensation professionals seeking to adopt or amend ownership guidelines and holding
requirements for companies of all sizes.
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October 2008 |
2008 Director Stock Ownership Guidelines Report
With disclosure of these policies on the rise, Equilar reviewed trends in the prevalence and design of director
ownership guidelines and holding requirements among Fortune 250 companies for fiscal years 2006 and 2007.
This report, covering numerous aspects of the design of share retention policies, is an invaluable tool for
compensation professionals seeking to adopt or amend ownership guidelines and holding requirements for
companies of all sizes.
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May 2008 |
2008 CD&A Overview Report
With pressures mounting from an economically lackluster 2007, compensation professionals, consultants and directors have been busy adapting to a changing economic environment. The SEC's request for increased transparency in the "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" has resulted in increased pressure to include forward-looking performance targets, details regarding benchmarking practices, and a thorough analysis of compensation decisions. Now that two years of "Compensation Discussion and Analysis" are available, it is possible to review the changes and updates that have been implemented in light of the SEC's comment letters and requests for improved disclosure. This CD&A report highlights interesting and outstanding examples of CD&A disclosure practices from fiscal 2007, as compiled by Equilar's research team. Please note that these examples are intended for general guidance, and not as a precise model for CD&A disclosure.
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February 2008 |
2007 Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines Report
The SEC's new compensation disclosure regulations include the requirement for disclosure of corporate policies on stock retention and hedging in the new CD&A section. This change ensures that executive stock ownership guidelines and holding requirements will remain a focus of public discussion for years to come. This report, covering numerous aspects of the design of executive share retention policies at Fortune 250 companies is an invaluable tool for compensation professionals seeking to adopt or amend ownership guidelines and holding requirements for companies of all sizes.
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February 2008 |
2007 Director Stock Ownership Guidelines Report
Shareholder pressure for improved alignment of director and shareholder interests has led, in part, to increased use of director stock ownership guidelines and holding requirements. This trend, in conjunction with improved transparency in corporate governance disclosure, has generated a wealth of new information on the prevalence and design of stock ownership policies. This report, covering numerous aspects of the design of director share retention policies at Fortune 250 companies is an invaluable tool for compensation professionals seeking to adopt or amend ownership guidelines and holding requirements for companies of all sizes.
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