Executive Compensation Trends - October 2009
 

Decline in Equity Values Have More Companies Disclosing Hardship Provisions
An Analysis of Ownership Guideline Policies at Fortune 250 Companies

We have identified several emerging disclosure trends for Fortune 250 companies. To examine how the disclosure of hardship provisions has changed in the past three years, Equilar analyzed ownership guideline policies for executives and directors at Fortune 250 companies. Read More (+).

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Equilar in the News                                                                                                                

To help you monitor the latest executive compensation headlines, we've 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.

At Rescued Banks, Perks Keep Rolling
October 20, 2009
Washington Post
"On average, the chief executives at 29 of the largest public financial companies that have taken bailout funds received perks and benefits worth more than $380,000 in 2008, according to compensation figures included in annual proxy statements and supplied by Equilar, a compensation data services firm."
Mass. CEOs Likely Avoid Salary Cuts Like Lewis's
October 17, 2009
Boston Globe
"Pay packages have fallen slightly, though, as the recession cuts corporate earnings and reduces the value of stock awards. Equilar, an executive compensation research firm, estimated the average compensation for CEOs at S&P 500 companies fell 7.5 percent last year."
Feinberg Lops Lewis' Pay by $1M
October 16, 2009
New York Post
"Of course, Lewis won't walk away empty-handed. He is on track to take home a $53.2 million pension, as well as deferred compensation valued at$10.6 million, according to an analysis by compensation researcher Equilar."
Bank of America CEO to Get No Salary for 2009
October 16, 2009
The Washington Post
"As of the end of last year, Lewis was entitled to receive $53 million in pension benefits and deferred compensation of about $11 million, according to Equilar, an executive-compensation research firm."
Vanishing Act: BofA's Lewis Loses His Paycheck
October 15, 2009
The New York Times
"He has taken home $148.8 million from cash and stock sales since taking over the bank in 2001, according to Equilar, a compensation research firm."
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