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CEO Pay Falls 6.8%, Bonuses Cut by 20.6%
New Equilar study tracks S&P 500 CEO pay trends

On April 7, 2009, Equilar published a press release summarizing its annual analysis of S&P 500 CEO compensation trends. The press release, including a special section on financial services firms, is reproduced here for our clients. Read More (+).

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Companies Open Up About Performance Goals
An analysis of performance target disclosure at Fortune 100 companies

Since adopting revised compensation disclosure rules at the end of 2006, the SEC has pushed for fuller disclosure of performance goals for executive officers. The SEC's desire to provide investors with a more complete picture of bonus plan design and payout formulas is sure to increase given recent developments in the economy. Read More (+).

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Companies Grant More Shares, Deliver Less Value
An analysis of Fortune 250 equity grant practices in Q1 2009 and Q1 2008

In the midst of falling stock prices and tighter restrictions on overhang and run rates, companies now face a precarious balancing act when it comes to equity compensation. Companies can attempt to maintain target award values at the risk of granting inflated numbers of shares, or they can hold steady on the number of shares they grant while delivering far less value. Read More (+).

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Equilar in the News                                                                   

To help you monitor the latest executive compensation headlines, we selected several recent articles featuring Equilar data and research. Visit the news and publications section of our website to read the complete listing of new media mentions.

Who Moved My Bonus? Executive Pay Makes a U-Turn April 4, 2009
"The compensation research firm Equilar recently compiled data for The New York Times reflecting pay for 200 chief executives at 198 public companies that filed their annual proxies by March 27 and had revenue of at least $6.3 billion."
Obama Is Stern With Automakers March 31, 2009
"While the automaker was not contractually obligated to pay Wagoner a severance before it received the loans, the board could have voted to pay him a severance of up to about $17.1 million, according to an analysis by Equilar, an information services company specializing in executive compensation."
Stock Options Are Adjusted After Many Share Prices Fall March 26, 2009
"At least 19 of these companies, ranging from giants like Citigroup to regional players like SunTrust Banks of Atlanta, have promised to pay certain executives bonuses just for staying in their jobs, according to an analysis conducted for The New York Times by Equilar, a compensation research firm."
Paid Handsomely to Stay March 25, 2009
"At least 19 of these companies, ranging from giants like Citigroup to regional players like SunTrust Banks of Atlanta, have promised to pay certain executives bonuses just for staying in their jobs, according to an analysis conducted for The New York Times by Equilar, a compensation research firm."
More Directors Cutting Own Pay March 16, 2009
"Since the year began, 43 concerns have disclosed lowering the compensation of outside directors, according to an analysis of regulatory filings through March 12 for The Wall Street Journal by pay trackers Equilar Inc."
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