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Season's greetings! From our team to yours, we wish you a happy holiday season.
The December 2006 issue of Executive Compensation Trends features an up-to-the-minute analysis of Fortune 50 CEO severance and change in control agreements using 8-K filings, and a breakdown of 2006 Silicon Valley 150 equity compensation trends using the latest Form-4 data. After reviewing these articles, please also visit the new Equilar Publications section near the bottom of this newsletter. This section features summaries and samples from recent reports published by our Research Team.
Please feel free to contact our research team at 877 441-6090 or info@equilar.com if you have questions, comments, or if you would like a more specialized analysis of the data presented in this newsletter.
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 Severance & Change-in-Control Snap-Shot |
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An analysis of current Fortune 50 CEO post-employment agreements |
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Over the years, post-employment agreements have played a significant role in shaping executive compensation. With the SEC's new disclosure regulations now in effect, severance and change-in-control (CIC) benefits are expected to generate even greater interest in the upcoming proxy season.
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| An Early Look at Silicon Valley Equity Trends |
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In advance of proxy season, Equilar reviews 2006 Form-4s |
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For an early read stock-based compensation trends, Equilar completed an analysis of new equity awards as disclosed in Form 4 filings at Silicon Valley's 150 largest frims. Form 4 filings provide real-time information on equity-based pay as grants occur, well in advance of proxy filings.
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Equilar is pleased to announce a new comprehensive line-up of research reports, covering executive benefits, employee stock purchase plans, and ownership policies.
To learn more about Equilar publications please review the samples below or visit our website at Equilar Publications.
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2006 CEO Benefits & Perquisites Report
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An analysis of key chief executive benefits and perquisites at Fortune 100 companies in fiscal years 2004 and 2005, featuring a review of policies related to the personal use of corporate aircraft.
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2006 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Report
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This report offers an in-depth analysis of Employee Stock Purchase Plan design trends at Russell 3000 companies in 2005 and 2006, including the prevalence of current look-back period and discount rate combinations.
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2006 Executive Stock Ownership Guidelines Report
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An overview of the prevalence and design of stock ownership policies at Fortune 500 companies in fiscal years 2004 and 2005; with separate discussions of ownership guidelines, holding requirements, and hedging policies.
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Equilar research appeared in several articles in late November and early December. To learn more, click on the links below to view these stories. For a complete list of articles featuring Equilar research, please visit our online Knowledge Center.
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Equity in Silicon Valley
December 18, 2006
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"Total equity grants to executives at the 150 largest companies in Silicon Valley have increased slightly so far this year compared with last year, according to an analysis by Equilar Inc."
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Smulyan gets credit for slashing his salary
December 18, 2006
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"Smulyan is not the only CEO to join the $1 club. Five leaders of Fortune 500 companies, including Apple Computer's Steve Jobs and Ford's Bill Ford, had salaries of $1 or less in 2005, according to research firm Equilar."
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Taking Stock
December 11, 2006
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"The top dogs have been taking fewer options, according to research prepared for Entrepreneur by compensation research firm Equilar Inc."
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50 CEOs equal 6,200 workers
December 3, 2006
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"Pay for the Carolinas 50 varied hugely in 2005, according to an analysis of corporate reports by the Observer and California compensation research firm Equilar."
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Proxies to feature total compensation
December 3, 2006
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"Their option grants, 32 percent of the total, tallied only $18 million, based on standardized valuations calculated by Equilar, a California compensation research firm."
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Health insurance CEOs feast on exec pay
November 20, 2006
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"From 2004 to 2005, [WellPoint's CEO] made $14.12 million in total realized compensation (salary, bonus, restricted-stock awards, long-term incentive payouts, stock-option gains and other pay), according to Equilar Inc., a compensation research firm."
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MaterialInsight
Equilar's New Online 8-K Database
Recently, Equilar released MaterialInsight, the newest addition to the company’s award-winning suite of executive and board compensation solutions.
MaterialInsight provides access to compensation and corporate governance data drawn directly from 8-K filings. To learn more, please click on the following link:
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Equilar Client Alert:
2006 8-K Disclosure
In preparation for the 2007 proxy season, Equilar's newest Client Alert provides an examples-based review of key areas to consider as you draft your next proxy.
Using 8-K data, this report examines material changes companies are making in anticipation of the new SEC disclosure rules.
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