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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

21 October 2026, 11am - 5pm PDT

Pacific Northwest Chapter Meeting - Bellevue

Bellevue, WA

USA

GEO Pacific Northwest Chapter Fall Event

Join the GEO Pacific Northwest Chapter for Stocktoberfest, an afternoon of learning, networking and conversation focused on the latest developments in equity compensation and long-term incentives.

Enjoy lunch with fellow professionals before diving into three educational sessions exploring the issues and trends shaping the equity landscape today.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Lunch and networking with the Pacific Northwest equity community
Three educational sessions focused on timely equity compensation and LTI topics
Practical insights and peer connections to take back to your organisation

Speakers and full session details will be announced soon.

LOCATION:

Deloitte Bellevue
1285 122nd Ave NE Ste 300
Bellevue, WA 98005

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COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is free.

View the event attendee terms and conditions.

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT

17 September 2026, 8:30am - 6:30pm EDT

East Coast Regional Event - NEW YORK

New York, NY

USA

Join fellow share plan professionals for a high-impact, one-day East Coast Regional Event in New York City, hosted by Morgan Stanley at One New York Plaza in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District. This premier gathering brings together company directors, senior leaders, and experts in stock plans, HR, reward, and employee benefits from across the U.S. and the wider global equity community.

Building on the continued success of GEO’s regional events, the 2026 East Coast Regional Event will deliver a dynamic day of learning, networking, and collaboration, set against the backdrop of downtown Manhattan. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving landscape of employee share ownership and equity compensation while exchanging ideas with peers and industry leaders.

Designed to foster meaningful connections and valuable takeaways, the event offers a unique opportunity to expand your network, strengthen your expertise in global share plans, and engage with professionals shaping the future of equity compensation.

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15 September 2026

Valeo Opens Shares4U Employee Shareholding Offer Across 21 Countries

Valeo

Employee engagement

Discount shares

France

Global

Valeo's Shares4U subscription opens today, offering eligible employees a 20% subscription-price reduction and, in participating structures, a company contribution delivered as free shares.

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12 September 2026

September 2026 European Employee Share Ownership Round-Up

European Federation of Employee Share Ownership (EFES)

Trending now

All plan types

Israel

EFES's September newsletter collates recent employee share ownership policy, research and company developments across Europe.

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12 September 2026

What Happens to Employee Stock Options When a Startup's Valuation Falls?

Financial Express

Trending now

Stock options

India

Uses the Unacademy-upGrad transaction to explain how valuation markdowns and acquisitions can affect vested, unvested and exercised employee options and their tax treatment.

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10 September 2026

ITMAX Issues New Shares Following Employee Stock Option Exercises

ITMAX System Berhad / Bursa announcement

Trending now

Stock options

ITMAX announced additional listings resulting from exercises under its Employee Share Option Scheme.

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10 September 2026

Retire Through Ownership Act Moves Toward Final US House Vote

The ESOP Association

Legal and regulatory

All plan types

USA

The bipartisan bill would provide greater certainty around ESOP adequate-consideration valuations by allowing fiduciaries to rely on qualifying independent appraisers using established valuation practices.

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10 September 2026

New Practical Guides Aim to Support Every Stage of the Employee Ownership Journey