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11 April 2024

OVER 80% OF HONG KONG-LISTED COMPANIES INCLUDE AN EMPLOYEE SHARE PLAN IN THEIR REMUNERATION STRATEGY

Human Resources Online

Data and business intelligence

All plan types

Hong Kong

Hong Kong-listed IT companies led investments in employee share plans with HK$38.5 billion, representing over half of the total spending in 2022. Healthcare followed with HK$11.5 billion and consumer discretionary with HK$9.7 billion. The adoption of employee share plans surged over the past decade, reaching 83.6% of listed companies by 2022, up from 66.1% in 2012, driven by strategies to attract and retain talent through share options and awards.

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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.

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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.

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VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT

25 April 2024, 12 - 1pm EDT

TORONTO VIRTUAL CHAPTER MEETING

Workplace solutions

Canada

SESSION ONE: HOW BLACKOUT PERIODS IMPACT EQUITY AWARDS
What are the different ways issuers address blackout periods in their equity incentive awards, including how blackout periods impact the timing for granting or settlement of awards and the calculation of award values? What have regulators said? What if a special blackout is in place when annual awards are scheduled to be made? The event will focus on gathering market perspectives and sharing practices from various organizations

SESSION TWO: LTIP TREATMENT FOR RETIRESS: EVOLUTION, CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES
The purpose of this session is to address the complexities and considerations surrounding the treatment of retirees in the context of LTIPs within the share plan world. The session will explore how the treatment of retirees has evolved over the years, the challenges it presents, and best practices for dealing with retirees and good leavers.

COST:
There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required. Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

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4 April 2024

ENI LAUNCHES AN EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

ENI

Case Study

All plan types

Eni's Board of Directors has proposed an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (2024-2026) to be approved at the Shareholders' Meeting on 15 May 2024. The Plan, starting in Italy and gradually expanding to foreign subsidiaries, aims to enhance employee engagement and align with shareholder interests through annual grants of free shares and a co-investment model. This initiative is part of Eni's broader strategy to support its employees and underscores the company's commitment to valuing human capital amid economic challenges.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

19 March 2024, 12 - 3pm EDT

GEO'S EAST COAST CHAPTER MEETING - MULTI CITY

TBC

USA

The GEO East Coast Chapters are pleased to present 2 sessions that are sure to inform, educate, and spark new ideas for your plan designs. Being held in-person in 4 different cities, you are sure to find the location best for you.

SESSION ONE:
Presented by AmyLynn Flood, Vialto and Aneta Stefaniak, BDO

PEOS AND EQUITY - THE TOP ITEMS FOR COMPANIES TO CONSIDER
This conversion will focus on the top issues surrounding PEOs and employees who receive equity compensation. It will focus on bringing forward key points for consideration when using a PEO and providing equity to avoid unexpected consequences, as well as some ideas on alternative solutions.

Key learning points:

The challenges of tax withholding and reporting
Potential securities law concerns
Obligations for annual reporting globally and data privacy issues

SESSION TWO:
Presented by Elizabeth Stoudt, Infinite Equity and Terry Adamson, Infinite Equity

THE EVOLUTION OF PERFORMANCE AWARDS IN A PVP WORLD
In today's fast-paced regulatory environment, staying on top of disclosure rules related to executive compensation and performance metrics is crucial for businesses.

Key learning points:

How regulations influence compensation practices, especially for performance award design
Lessons from the first year of PVP disclosure offer valuable insights for companies
Streamlining compliance with regulations

LOCATION OPTIONS:

NEW YORK
BDO
200 Park Ave 38th Floor
New York, NY 10166

PHILADELPHIA
Price Waterhouse Cooper
2001 Market St #1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103

ATLANTA
BDO
1180 Peachtree St NE, Suite 1950
Atlanta, GA 30309

MCCLEAN
Hilton Headquarters
7930 Jones Branch Dr,
McLean, VA 22102

BOSTON AND NEW JERSEY
Virtual - Register HERE

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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.

MERCI À NOTRE SPONSOR

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14 March 2024

AIRBNB EXTENDS PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY TO TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDING EQUITY

HR Grapevine

Design and strategy

USA

Airbnb has expanded its pay transparency policy to include total compensation, giving employees visibility over equity awards, base pay, and bonuses. This expansion follows Airbnb's initial steps toward pay transparency in 2022, when it began sharing base pay hiring ranges, and in 2023, when it allowed U.S. employees to access base pay ranges. The company believes that greater transparency around compensation fosters a culture of trust and accountability, and it conducts annual pay equity analyses to ensure fairness in its compensation practices.

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