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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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23 April 2024

51% OF EMPLOYEES WANT THEIR EMPLOYER TO INVEST MORE IN SUSTAINABILITY

Employee Benefits

Design and strategy

Executive plans

UK and Channel Islands

Research by Zest indicates that a majority of employees, especially younger ones, desire increased investment in sustainability from their employers, with over half expressing interest in sustainable benefits like electric vehicles and green pensions. Despite this, a significant portion of younger workers feel their employers lack concern for sustainability, which impacts their morale. Employers are also observing a growing demand for sustainable benefits, highlighting the importance of adapting to these changing employee expectations to improve overall employee satisfaction and attract and retain talent.

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23 April 2024

GLOBAL MOBILITY FAILURES RISK LOSS OF TALENT

Personnel Today

Design and strategy

All plan types

Global

EY's 2024 Mobility Reimagined survey reveals that only 25% of employers have fully developed mobility functions, despite 64% of employees expressing a higher likelihood of staying after long-term global assignments. Companies face increasing cross-border risks, with 71% of respondents noting heightened challenges, including tax/regulatory and data privacy risks, highlighting the need for robust policies and integration of mobility functions to attract and retain top talent and ensure business resilience.

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11 April 2024

NO MEDALS FOR AUSTRALIA IN INAUGURAL SURVEY OF EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES

Arnold Bloch Leibler

Data and business intelligence

All plan types

Global

Australia is trailing behind the US and advanced European economies in implementing employee share schemes, as revealed by the first global survey spearheaded by tax partner Shaun Cartoon and lawyer Eileen Liu. Conducted by a team of specialists from Arnold Bloch Leibler, Baker McKenzie, KPMG, and Tapestry Compliance, along with issuers and academics, the survey measured operating environments across 26 countries. Australia's complex tax rules and regulatory constraints on unlisted companies have hindered the scaling up of share plans, with tax incentives playing a significant role in decision-making for companies.

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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

9 April 2024, 8am - 11 April 2024, 5pm CDT

GEO'S 25TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee

Global

We look forward to welcoming you to GEO's 25th Annual Conference in Nashville, Tennessee.

Join more than 500+ global company directors, senior managers, stock plan, HR, reward and benefits professionals in Music City this April to explore best practice in equity compensation and work together to drive a vision for future employee share ownership.

This year's conference promises to be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate our 25th anniversary.

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

8 April 2024, All day CDT

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MATTERS - NASHVILLE

Executive plans

Global

This one-day event held the day before GEO's 25th Annual Conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners who will address the key issues and trends in global executive compensation, C-suite and Board priorities, and evolving business and broader societal issues.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

19 March 2024, 6 - 9pm CET

FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

Paris, France

France

RETROUVEZ-NOUS POUR LA PREMIÈRE RÉUNION DU FRENCH CHAPTER EN 2024 !

Réservez la date du 19 mars 2024, à partir de 18h.

Au cours de cette session, passerons en revue différents points d'actualité de l'environnement des plans d'actionnariat, avec des focus sur :

Les principaux enseignements pour les émetteurs de la loi 2023 sur le partage des valeurs en entreprises
Le point sur les modalités de remboursement des cotisations patronales sur les attributions de stock-options
Les éléments pratiques à avoir en tête pour la prochaine saison de déclaration d'impôts française sur les gains des plans LTI

L'événement sera suivi d'un cocktail offert par la Banque Transatlantique.

Lieu :
Hôtel le Marois - France Amériques
9-11, Avenue Franklin D. Roosevelt
75008 Paris

Aucun frais n’est requis pour cette réunion du Chapter France. Les membres et non-membres du GEO sont les bienvenus, l’inscription à l’événement est obligatoire.

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LIVE WEBCAST

12 March 2024, 12 - 1pm EDT

THE CONTEMPORARY SHARE PLAN: ADOPTING AND IMPLEMENTING NEW PLANS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK

Denise Glagau, Baker McKenzie
Nathan O'Connor, Equity Methods

Design and strategy

Global

Embark on the journey of designing and implementing a new share plan, a significant challenge and a golden opportunity to craft a plan tailored for today's dynamic business landscape. As we navigate the complexities brought about by remote and mobile workforces, intense talent competition, market volatility, and increased scrutiny by institutional shareholders, this session offers a roadmap to efficiently and effectively operate an equity plan.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

Learn the essential steps from consensus-building within the company to executing a new share plan across global locations
Address legal and accounting considerations crucial to designing and implementing a new share plan while integrating best practices for collaboration with internal and external advisors
Understand how to tailor a share plan that meets the current demands of regulatory compliance, talent retention, and shareholder expectations in a competitive market

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.

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

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

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

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

20 February 2024, 8 - 10am GMT

UK CHAPTER MEETING

HYBRID CHAPTER EVENT

UK and Channel Islands

BREAKFAST BRIEF: Q1 ISSUER CATCH UP
Need a reason to get out of bed on a cold winter morning? Well, look no further.The first GEO UK chapter event of 2024 is your chance to share your share plan queries with the share plan community.

Choose to join virtually or in-person at the Computershare offices in London.

WHEN
Tuesday, 20 February 2024, 08:00 GMT

WHERE
Computershare Investor Services Plc, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London EC2Y 5ET

LIVE WEBCAST

15 February 2024, 11pm - 16 February 2024, 12am EST

COMMUNICATING SHARE PLANS TO A GLOBAL WORKFORCE - THE ANGLO AMERICAN STORY

Chrissie Davis, Eximia
Martha Parkhurst, Eximia
Matt Mitchell, Anglo American

GEO award excellence

Global

GEO AWARD WINNER - 2023 Best Plan Communications (over 75,000 employees)

Join us for an engaging session where we delve into the success story of Anglo American plc, a global mining giant with a diverse workforce spanning 19 countries. With a focus on their MyShare global share plan, we will explore how they achieved an outstanding 36% take-up rate in the first year, surpassing their 10% goal. The session will also shed light on the challenges they faced, their innovative communication strategy, and the valuable lessons learned.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

Discover effective strategies for communicating a global share plan to employees working in diverse and remote locations
Gain insights into the role of local Reward Champions, People Managers, and online/offline communication methods in fostering plan participation
Learn from Anglo American's experience on how to build and evolve a successful global share plan in a challenging economic environment

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.

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

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

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

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