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NETWORKING EVENTS

CHAPTER TEAM:

Agnes Charpenet, Baker McKenzie (Chapter Leader)

Jean-Michel Candela, Banque Transatlantique
Colin Bernier, EY
Etienne Pujol, Berry Law
Jérome Laurre, Beyonds Solutions

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

June Davenport, FGE, Morgan Stanely at Work

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WELCOME TO THE FRANCE CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

3 October 2023, 6 - 7pm BST

FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

LOCATION: Paris

France

Please join us 3 October for this event. It will be a great occasion to get together with the share plan community and start again meeting regularly.

In January 2022, Suez, became a French private company after being sold by Veolia to a Consortium including Meridiam (40%), Global Infrastructure Partner (40%), Caisse des Dépôts et Consignation (10%) and CNP (10%).

Suez was the 2023 Winner of the GEO AWARD for BEST USE OF EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS IN A CORPORATE ACTION. Nadine Thouin, Suez Compensation and Benefits officer, and Jerome Laurre, managing partner at Beyond Solutions, will guide us through the journey from the commitment by the new shareholders to significantly raise employee ownership to the implementation of a French type ESPP offering various leverage formula and how the innovative structure was successful.

In this chapter meeting, you will have the opportunity to:

Learn how Suez has implemented the most important employee share ownership plan in its history, with the highest participation rate never achieved in the group.
Understand the essential role of this employee share plans as a leverage for involving employees in the development and performance of the company
Explore the challenges and complexities faced by Suez during the process of implementing their employee share plans.

VIRTUAL COURSE

3 October 2023, 8 - 11am PDT

BOOTCAMP - GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS

Global

Specifically designed for emerging share plan practitioners, this standalone four-part educational program brings together experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative disciplines to partner with Issuer colleagues and present you with a globally-focused starter pack of core concepts and real-life case studies.

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LIVE WEBCAST

19 September 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT

FELLOWS LEADERS' LOUNGE

MODERATOR: Matt Connor, FGE - Lucid Motors
PANEL: Chris Dohrmann, FGE - Global Shares, a JP Morgan Company; Yael Elbaz Roiter, FGE - Senior Total Rewards Consultant; Julie Shepherd, FGE - Sage

Design and strategy

Employee engagement

Executive pay

Trending now

Global

LEVERAGING EQUITY PROGRAMS TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TOP IT AND DIGITAL TALENT

With the accelerating emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must prioritize identifying and retaining their most skilled employees, particularly within the internal IT and digital sectors. Failing to do so can lead to the loss of valuable resources and hinder a company's competitive edge.

Join us in an enlightening discussion as GEO Fellows delve into the powerful potential of equity programs, showcasing how these programs can serve as a unique instrument to incentivize and retain top talent, enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age.

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the importance of identifying uniquely skilled IT and digital employees for long-term company success.
Explore the challenges companies face in retaining top talent in the competitive digital market.
Discover how equity programs can be leveraged effectively to incentivize and retain the best IT and digital professionals, fostering sustained growth and a competitive advantage.

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LIVE WEBCAST

12 September 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT

GLOBAL EQUITY UPDATES - Q3 2023

SPEAKERS: Chris Barnes, KPMG London, Parmjit Sandhu, KPMG New York, Dinesh Sinniah, KPMG Chicago

Trending now

Global

GEO is committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments happening around the world. This quarterly webcast series, "Global Equity Updates," is designed to easily keep abreast of the fast-paced changes happening in equity compensation. This webcast will cover new regulations, new reporting obligations, and other guidance recently issued or of interest in the industry during the recent quarter.

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.5*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.25 credits

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

5 September 2023, 3 - 4pm BST

UK CHAPTER MEETING - 3 LOCATIONS

LOCATION: London, Manchester, Edinburgh

Trending now

UK and Channel Islands

Join us for an enlightening session that explores how UK companies utilize equity to incentivize their executives and broader workforce in today's global marketplace. Delve into the strategies, best practices, and innovative approaches employed by organizations to align executive compensation with corporate objectives and drive performance.

In this session, we will explore:

Equity to incentivise: How do UK companies currently use equity to incentivise their executives and broader workforce in a global marketplace?
The power of purpose: Purpose was a theme in both the GEO in-person and virtual conferences. What are companies doing to bring purpose to their plans?
Growing governance: From updates on clawback in the US and UK, to a new European pay transparency regime, there’s lots to catch up on.

5 September - London
12 September - Manchester
14 September - Edinburgh

ARTICLE

28 August 2023

STARTUP SHARES - THESE COUNTRIES WILL TAX YOU THE LEAST

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Finance, tax and accounting

All plan types

Global

Offering equity to employees is a key strategy for startups to attract talent over larger firms, seen in Europe where successful companies like Klarna and Deliveroo have spurred new ventures. However, European taxation on employee stock options varies significantly by country, with Estonia, Lithuania, and the UK cited as the most favorable due to lower tax burdens and simpler regulations compared to countries like France and Germany, which have more stringent tax policies and regulations. These differences impact how much employees can potentially gain from their stock options, influencing company decisions on offering ESOPs versus other equity schemes like VSOPs in heavily regulated markets.

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LIVE WEBCAST

22 August 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT

NAVIGATING TAX IMPLICATIONS: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES FOR EQUITY COMPENSATION

SPEAKERS: Amelie Desrochers, Deloitte, Tara Hagen, FGE, Global Tax Network, Hannah Needle, FGE, Tapestry Compliance

Global

Join us for an insightful webcast featuring esteemed representatives from the GEO Board, hailing from Canada, US, and UK. Together, we will delve into the pressing topic of effectively communicating the tax implications of equity compensation to your employees.

During this webcast, you will:

Gain valuable insights into the best practices employed by global organizations to effectively communicate tax implications related to equity compensation
Understand the common concerns and questions that employees may have regarding tax implications. Learn how to address these concerns, ensuring employees are well-informed and confident about their equity compensation
Discover effective communication techniques and tools that can foster employee engagement and promote a more positive perception of equity compensation programs

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.5*
Field of study: Communication
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.25 credits

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

WATCH THE WEBCAST

ARTICLE

10 August 2023

AIGCC’S UTILITY ENGAGEMENT GROUP CLAMPS DOWN ON EXECUTIVE PAY

Khalid Azizuddin, Forbes

Trending now

Executive plans

Global

The Asian Utilities Engagement Programme (AUEP), led by the Asian Investor Group on Climate Change (AIGCC), focuses on linking executive compensation to climate-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Asian utilities. The program urges these companies to implement governance frameworks for climate issues, establish decarbonization timelines, disclose climate information according to TCFD guidelines, address physical climate risks, and ensure their lobbying activities align with climate objectives. Several companies, such as Japan's J-Power and Chub Electric, as well as Malaysia's Tenaga Nasional, are already incorporating sustainability KPIs into their compensation structures, and the program plans to expand its engagement to regulators and other markets.

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ARTICLE

19 July 2023

CROWN ESTATE TRIPLES PAY OF CEO IN THREE YEARS TO NEARLY £1.6M

SOURCE: The Guardian

UK and Channel Islands

The article discusses the significant increase in CEO pay at the crown estate, an ancient portfolio of land and property in England and Wales. The current CEO, Dan Labbad, received almost £1.6 million last year, triple his pay in 2019, and far surpassing his predecessor's salary. The rise in compensation has raised concerns about the management of taxpayer funds and calls for reform to ensure the income from the crown estate benefits the nation appropriately.

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