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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
24 June 2025, 6 - 7:30pm CEST
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING
FRANCE CHAPTER MEETING

Paris, France

Trending now
All plan types
France

Lors de cette conférence, nous étudierons les défis auxquels sont confrontés les sociétés non cotées pour convaincre l’ensemble des parties prenantes des avantages d’une offre d’actionnariat salarié

Nos experts vous feront part de leurs retours d’expérience pour vous donner des « outils » vous permettant de mettre en place des programmes d’actionnariat salarié dans les ETI et aborderont, notamment, les questions suivantes :
 

  • Comment convaincre les parties prenantes de la pertinence d’outils d’actionnariat salarié pour accroître la valeur de l’entreprise et fidéliser les équipes?
  • Comment utiliser une offre d’actionnariat salarié pour préparer et accompagner l’entrée au capital de fonds d’investissement ou la transmission de son entreprise?
  • Quels arguments mettre en avant pour promouvoir l’actionnariat salarié au sein des ETI?

Pour nous aider à mieux appréhender cette vaste thématique, nous bénéficierons de l'expérience d’intervenants aux profils différents et complémentaires :

  • Lorna Lucet, Directrice de l’ESG chez Amundi Private Equity Midcap
  • Etienne Pujol, Associé Fondateur et responsable de la pratique droit social chez BerryLaw
  • Jérôme Laurre, Associé Fondateur de BeyondSolutions
  • Maxence Lavollé, Directeur stratégie et ESG chez Cerea Partners
  • Jean-Pierre Bouyer, Directeur des Ressources Humaines de Novarc
  • Nam Tran Metzger, Associée chez Turenne

Les échanges se poursuivront autour d’un cocktail dans les jardins de Baker McKenzie (si le temps le permet).
 

Lieu :
Baker Mckenzie
1 rue Paul Baudry
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.

Nous remercions notre Sponsor pour cet évènement

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
10 July 2025, 3 - 4:30pm MDT
IN-PERSON GREATER ROCKIES CHAPTER MEETING
GREATER ROCKIES

Salt Lake City, UT

Trending now
All plan types
USA

AP EMPLOYEE MOBILITY: ADVANCE MOBILE EMPLOYEE ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS

Join us for an interactive deep dive into the complex world of mobility and its impact on equity plans. This session will explore common mobility-related challenges faced by Stock Plan Administrators—from tax implications and compliance concerns to tracking employee movement across jurisdictions. Come ready to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn from your peers’ best practices. Light refreshments will be served

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify common mobility challenges that affect stock plan compliance, taxation, and reporting.
  • Explore practical solutions and strategies to manage mobile employees across different regions.
  • Share and learn best practices through peer discussion and interactive problem-solving.
     

LOCATION
95 S State St
Suite 900
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
 

There is no charge to attend this meeting.  Both members and non-members are welcome to join.  

 

ARTICLE
19 June 2025
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DISCLOSURES FOR FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUERS: HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
External News

WTW

Legal and regulatory
Executive plans
USA

Foreign private issuers (FPIs), which accounted for over half of U.S. IPOs in 2024, benefit from lighter executive compensation disclosure requirements than U.S. domestic issuers, though these rules vary based on their home country’s regulations. To qualify as an FPI, a company must be non-U.S. incorporated and meet ownership or business-contact criteria, but that status is reviewed annually and may change. Despite more lenient requirements, FPIs should design executive compensation policies that align with shareholder expectations, anticipate potential regulatory changes by the SEC, and ensure compliance across all jurisdictions.

ARTICLE
19 June 2025
JUNE SHARE UPDATES
External News

Share Reporter

Trending now
All plan types
Global

Recent global employment and tax updates include increased superannuation in Australia, new tax-free bonuses in Austria, and expanded employee share plan benefits in Italy and Japan, with similar startup-focused initiatives proposed in Luxembourg and New Zealand. Countries like Bosnia & Herzegovina and Slovenia are adjusting social security rates, while Japan simplifies securities laws to broaden employee equity access. Additionally, key compliance deadlines for employee share scheme reporting are approaching in the UK, Saudi Arabia, Australia, Vietnam, China, and other jurisdictions.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
17 June 2025, 11:30am - 2:30pm EDT
NEW YORK CHAPTER MEETING
new york chapter meeting

New York, NY

All plan types
USA

In today’s dynamic global landscape, equity compensation is evolving at the intersection of technology, policy, and practice. These two forward-looking sessions examine the forces reshaping our field—from the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence to groundbreaking global research on employee share ownership. Whether you're exploring how AI tools like ChatGPT can complement human expertise, or uncovering international trends from GEO’s Global Share Plans Ranking Project, these sessions will equip you with fresh insights to navigate the future of equity compensation with confidence and clarity.

SESSION ONE: 
AI vs. Human Expertise:  Exploring ChatGPT’s Role in Equity Compensation

In a rapidly changing technological landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is making its mark across countless industries—including equity compensation. This session explores the evolving role of tools like ChatGPT and examines whether AI can truly replicate or complement human expertise in this nuanced field. Join us for an engaging discussion on the promises, pitfalls, and practical applications of AI in equity compensation strategy, compliance, and communication.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the current capabilities and limitations of AI tools like ChatGPT in the context of equity compensation.
  • Identify areas within equity compensation where AI may enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making—and where human judgment remains essential.
  • Evaluate ethical, legal, and practical considerations when integrating AI into equity compensation processes.

     

SESSION TWO:
Global Share Plans Ranking Study:  Insights, Opportunities, and the Future of Employee Ownership

GEO’s Global Share Plans Ranking Project breaks new ground as the first initiative to provide a country-by-country snapshot of employee share ownership across the globe. This session highlights key findings from the expanded report, offering insights into which countries are embracing employee equity—and which markets may present emerging opportunities. Discover where support for employee ownership is thriving and explore the global trends shaping the future of equity compensation.

KEY LEARNING POINTS: 

  • Understand the methodology and scope of GEO’s Global Share Plans Ranking Project and its significance to the equity compensation community.
  • Identify top-performing countries in terms of employee share ownership support and participation.
  • Recognize emerging markets with growth potential and explore strategies for expanding employee equity initiatives globally.

     

LOCATION
UBS
1285 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY, 10019

*Please indicate any dietary requirements in your registration as lunch will be provided. 

Members and non-members are welcome to join this chapter meeting.  Registration is required.

ARTICLE
12 June 2025
PISCES: UNLOCKING LIQUIDITY FOR PRIVATE COMPANY EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES
External News

Lewis Silkin

Private and pre-IPO companies
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

The UK government's new PISCES trading platform introduces regulated, periodic opportunities for shareholders in private companies to sell shares, addressing long-standing liquidity challenges for employees and early investors. Legislative changes ensure that participation in PISCES will not jeopardize the tax-advantaged status of EMI and CSOP options, removing a key barrier to broader employee share ownership. While the platform holds promise, its success will depend on forthcoming FCA rules and how companies balance legal, tax, and practical implications before opting in.

ARTICLE
12 June 2025
UNICREDIT TURNS OWN PERSONNEL INTO INVESTORS WITH EXCLUSIVE VOLUNTARY EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLAN
External News

UniCredit

General
All plan types
Italy

UniCredit has launched "U Share," an employee share ownership plan allowing eligible staff to invest between €500 and €10,000 in UniCredit shares with added benefits. Participants receive 20% in free Discount Shares after 18 months and an additional 20% in Matching Shares after 36 months, subject to continued employment and meeting company performance goals. The plan, approved in April 2024, aims to foster a stronger alignment between employees, management, and shareholders by promoting a culture of ownership.

ARTICLE
10 June 2025
L’ORÉAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN
External News

L'Oreal

General
All plan types
France

L’Oréal has launched its fifth global employee share ownership plan, offering up to 300,000 discounted shares to employees in 62 eligible countries, with the subscription period running from June 11 to June 25, 2025. The initiative allows participants to purchase shares under a ‘classic’ formula with a matching employer contribution and requires a five-year holding period, subject to early release conditions. CEO Nicolas Hieronimus emphasized the company’s commitment to sharing value with employees, noting that nearly half of L’Oréal’s workforce are already shareholders and that the plan is intended to be repeated annually.

ARTICLE
10 June 2025
UK EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS: 6TH OF JULY HMRC REPORTING DEADLINE
External News

Goodwin

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

UK businesses that grant shares or other securities to employees, directors, or officer holders must submit an Employment Related Securities (ERS) annual return to HMRC by July 6, covering all equity-related activity from April 6, 2024, to April 5, 2025—even if no activity occurred. One-off awards still count as a “scheme” and must be registered online, with companies required to self-certify tax-favoured plans and retain screenshots of the entire reporting process for their records. Penalties apply for late filings or inaccurate information, and awards to Employer of Record employees must typically be reported by the Employer of Record.

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