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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

14 January 2025, 6:30 - 10pm CET

2025 JANUARY FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

PARIS

France

REGARDS CROISES SUR LES OFFRES INAUGURALES D'ACTIONNARIAT SALARIE : DIFFERENCE ENTRE SOCIETES COTEES ET NON COTEES

Lors de cette conférence, nous étudierons les défis auxquels sont confrontés les sociétés émettrices dans le design, la structuration, la mise en œuvre et la gestion de projet d'un plan d'actionnariat salarié inaugural, qu'il s'agisse de sociétés cotées ou non cotées.

Pour nous aider à mieux appréhender ce sujet complexe, nous bénéficierons de l'expérience de trois entreprises aux profils différents et complémentaires :

· Air France KLM, Nicolas Caillot, Vice President Compensation and Benefits
· Bel, Antoine Richard, Compensation & Benefits
· Suez, Maryline Coulombel, Responsable des plans d'actionnariat salarié.

Ils détailleront les contours de leurs plans respectifs ainsi que les challenges rencontrés. Cette diversité vous permettra :

- D'appréhender les étapes clés pour réussir votre offre ; et,

- De partager des témoignages et retours d'expérience croisés.

Le table ronde sera animé par Sami Toutounji, avocat associé chez Gide; et, Jérôme Laurre, associé fondateur de BeyondSolutions.

Les échanges se poursuivrons autour d’un cocktail.

18:30 - 19:00 - Accueil

19:00 - 20:30 - Table-ronde

20:30 - 22:00 - Cocktail

Lieu :
GIDE LOYRETTE NOUEL
15 rue de Laborde
75008 Paris
France

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.

ARTICLE

28 November 2024

EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS POST-BUDGET – ARE THEY STILL WORTHWHILE?

RSM

Legal and regulatory

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

The 2024 UK Autumn Budget introduced higher Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rates and employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), raising questions about the continued effectiveness of employee share plans. Despite these changes, share plans remain valuable due to their tax advantages, such as lower CGT rates compared to income tax and corporation tax relief for employers, as well as their ability to align employee and company interests. While the tax landscape has shifted, share plans continue to offer long-term benefits for both employees and employers, emphasizing the importance of strategic structuring and clear communication to maximize their impact.

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ARTICLE

27 November 2024

SUCCESS OF CAPGEMINI’S 11TH EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN

Capgemini

Trending now

All plan types

France

Capgemini's eleventh employee shareholding plan attracted over 55,000 participants from 32 countries, reflecting strong employee trust in the company's strategy. The plan involved a €415 million capital increase through the subscription of 2.7 million shares at a discounted price, maintaining employee ownership at around 8% of the Group’s capital. To prevent shareholder dilution, Capgemini repurchased and canceled an equivalent number of shares for €474 million, ensuring alignment with its long-term strategic goals.

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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

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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

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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

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LONDON - 13 NOVEMBER 2024

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.

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Sea Containers House
18 Upper Ground
London SE1 9GL

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VIRTUAL COURSE

7 November 2024, 7 - 9am PST

GEO'S SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - Day 2

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!

REGISTER

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