New York | Global Equity Organization

IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

28 April 2025, 8am - 30 April 2025, 3pm CEST

GEO'S 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PRAGUE

All plan types

Global

SAVE THE DATE FOR GEO'S 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE

PRAGUE - 28-30 APRIL 2025

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

15 January 2025, 11:30am - 1:30pm GMT

GEO TEXAS CHAPTER MEETING

Houston, Dallas and Austin

Design and strategy

All plan types

USA

Employee stock purchase plans can be a great benefit for participants, but many organizations struggle with low participation rates and lack of awareness among employees. Whether you are considering implementing an ESPP or looking to increase participation among your employees, join us for a panel discussion covering tips and strategies for driving ESPP engagement. Hear from others on their experiences around operating an ESPP and boosting awareness of programs through employee education.

There is no cost to attend and members and non-member are free to join, but registration is required.

LOCATIONS:

IN PERSON LOCATION
Morgan Stanley
Houston
717 Texas Ave, Suite 3050
Houston, TX 77002

WATCH PARTY LOCATIONS
Morgan Stanley
Austin
301 Congress Ave, Suite 1400
Austin, TX 78701

Morgan Stanley
Dallas
5001 Spring Valley Rd, Suite 900W
Dallas, TX 75244

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ARTICLE

22 November 2024

INSIDE EXECUTIVE COMP IN 2024

Chief Executive

Executive pay

Executive plans

USA

The 2023–24 CEO & Senior Executive Compensation Report for Private Companies reveals that CEO base salaries saw modest growth of 4.1% in 2023, with similar trends expected in 2024, while bonuses increased significantly, contributing to a nearly 10% rise in total cash compensation. Senior executives experienced smaller salary increases, averaging 3.5%, but benefited from a 30% rise in performance-based incentives in 2023, with median total compensation reaching $239,000 excluding presidents. Middle managers and front-line workers saw the largest salary increases of 4.2% in 2023, driven by talent competition, though 2024 pay raises across all levels are projected to remain modest, influenced by factors like company size, growth, and profitability.

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LIVE WEBCAST

18 November 2024, 5 - 6pm EST

NAVIGATING AUSTRALIAN EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME TAXATION IN MERGERS, ACQUISITIONS, AND DEMERGERS

Stewart Williams, Deloitte
Sandra Buth, Deloitte
Jodie Rowden, Fuse HR

All plan types

Global

Join us for an in-depth session on the intricacies of Australian Employee Share Scheme (ESS) tax implications during mergers, acquisitions, and demergers. Understand the critical aspects of immediate versus deferred ESS tax on shares and rights, and learn about the provisions and application of ESS tax rollovers. Discover effective communication strategies to help employees navigate the impact of corporate transactions on their ESS.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

Gain insights into when ESS tax rollovers can be applied, avoiding immediate taxing points during corporate takeovers or restructures, and understand the importance of obtaining a class ruling from the Commissioner of Taxation.
Learn about the ESS reporting responsibilities of both the old and new companies involved in a corporate event, and explore whether payroll withholding can prevent double taxation.
Discover proven strategies for effectively communicating with employees about the impact of corporate events on their ESS, ensuring they understand the treatment of both vested and unvested shares and rights.

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members: No charge

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

Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

CPE Credit Hours: 1.0*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

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

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

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VIRTUAL COURSE

14 November 2024, 7 - 9am PST

GEO'S SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - Day 4

Virtual

All plan types

Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Register to master global share plan basics!

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT

13 November 2024, All day GMT

GEO'S PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT

LONDON

Global

SAVE THE DATE FOR GEO'S PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT

LONDON - 13 NOVEMBER 2024

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VIRTUAL COURSE

12 November 2024, 7 - 9am PST

GEO's GLOBAL SHARE PLANS BASICS BOOTCAMP - Day 3

Virtual

All plan types

Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Register to master global share plan basics!

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

12 November 2024, 5 - 9pm GMT

UK CHAPTER MEETING - PRE-PERE EVENT

LONDON

Global

UK and Channel Islands

Explore London and give back with GEO

Join GEO’s UK and Channel Islands chapter for a special pre-PERE event. If you’re travelling to PERE from overseas, come a little earlier and enjoy the city's iconic sights in great company!

Discover London together: Explore the city with fellow attendees as we form teams for an exciting charity challenge. Experience the best of London while bonding with peers from around the globe.
Charity challenge: Participate in a friendly competition where teams will work together to complete fun tasks and challenges around London. The money raised during the event will be donated to the winning team’s chosen charity, making your experience even more meaningful.
Community spirit: This event is part of our annual initiative to give back to the local community. It's a chance to make a positive impact while enjoying the camaraderie of the GEO network and discovering the beauty and culture of the capital.

Register to join us in London for this memorable and fun event!

This event is free for members and non-members, however, registration is required.

WPP
Sea Containers House
18 Upper Ground
London SE1 9GL

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ARTICLE

11 November 2024

MPHASIS GRANTS 25,000 STOCK OPTIONS, 12,000 RSUS TO EMPLOYEES UNDER ESOP 2016, RSU PLAN 2021

mint

Design and strategy

Stock options

India

USA

Mphasis Limited announced the granting of 25,000 stock options under its ESOP 2016 and 12,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) under its RSU Plan 2021 to eligible employees, effective November 7, 2024, as approved by its ESOP Compensation Committee. The stock options have an exercise price of ₹2,900, with equal vesting over five years and a 60-month exercise period, while the RSUs, priced at ₹10, follow a progressive vesting schedule of 10%, 20%, 30%, and 30% over five years, catering to both Indian and US-based employees. These equity grants are administered through the Mphasis Employees Equity Reward Trust, ensuring compliance with SEBI regulations, and the announcement was officially submitted to the BSE and NSE by Senior Vice President and Company Secretary Subramanian Narayan

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NEW YORK CHAPTER

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WELCOME TO THE NEW YORK CHAPTER

REGIONAL RESOURCES

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

CHAPTER DISCUSSION BOARD

PAST EVENTS AND RESOURCES

REGIONAL NEWS AND RESOURCES