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16 March 2026

GEVORKYAN INTRODUCES EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

PIM international

Executive plans

Gevorkyan a.s., based in Slovakia, has launched an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) allowing employees to purchase company shares on preferential terms. The first round was offered to several dozen long-serving key employees, selected for their dedication and meaningful impact on the company’s success. Additional share allocations are planned for summer 2026, with the program expanding to include a broader group of employees.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

9 July 2026, 5:30 - 7:30pm BST

UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING - SUMMER SOCIAL

London, England

UK and Channel Islands

Let’s celebrate summer, sunshine (manifesting!), and the brilliant GEO community.

Join us for a relaxed afternoon of drinks, laughter, and easy‑going conversation - no slide decks, no technical topics, just good vibes and great company.

Come reconnect, unwind, and enjoy a well‑deserved summer moment with fellow equity pros on the Optio rooftop!

LOCATION:
Optio
Blue Fin Building
110 Southwark St
London, SE1 0SU

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Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-member providers will incur a fee - join GEO. Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

18 June 2026, 3 - 5:30pm BST

UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING - MANCHESTER

Manchester, England

UK and Channel Islands

FROM AUSTIN TO MANCHESTER: YOUR GEO CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Couldn’t make it to Austin? We’ve got you covered. Starting in London, the GEO UK & Channel Islands Chapter is hitting the road with a recap of popular sessions, success stories, and industry shifts from the GEO 2026 Annual Conference.

This interactive event will spotlight fresh thinking from global equity leaders, including real world examples, new regulatory perspectives, and innovations gaining momentum across markets. Join us to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the global GEO community - no passport, cowboy boots, or long‑haul flight required.

LOCATION:
PwC Manchester
No. 1 Spinningfields
1 Hardman Street,
Manchester, M3 3EB

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

4 June 2026, 3 - 6pm BST

UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING - EDINBURGH

Edinburgh, Scotland

UK and Channel Islands

FROM AUSTIN TO EDINBURGH: YOUR GEO CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Couldn’t make it to Austin? We’ve got you covered. Starting in London, the GEO UK & Channel Islands Chapter is hitting the road with a recap of popular sessions, success stories, and industry shifts from the GEO 2026 Annual Conference.

This interactive event will spotlight fresh thinking from global equity leaders, including real world examples, new regulatory perspectives, and innovations gaining momentum across markets. Join us to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the global GEO community - no passport, cowboy boots, or long‑haul flight required.

LOCATION:
Computershare
4 N St Andrew St
Edinburgh, EH2 1HJ

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Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Non-member providers will incur a fee - join GEO. Registration is required.
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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

28 May 2026, 3 - 5:30pm BST

UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS CHAPTER MEETING - LONDON

London

UK and Channel Islands

FROM AUSTIN TO LONDON: YOUR GEO CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS TOUR

Couldn’t make it to Austin? We’ve got you covered. Starting in London, the GEO UK & Channel Islands Chapter is hitting the road with a recap of popular sessions, success stories, and industry shifts from the GEO 2026 Annual Conference.

This interactive event will spotlight fresh thinking from global equity leaders, including real world examples, new regulatory perspectives, and innovations gaining momentum across markets. Join us to stay informed, inspired, and connected with the global GEO community - no passport, cowboy boots, or long‑haul flight required.

LOCATION:
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
78 Cannon St.
London EC4N 6AF

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9 March 2026

YOUR OFFER LETTER IS YOUR FIRST COMPENSATION CONVERSATION—MAKE IT COUNT

Pave

Communications

All plan types

USA

Many companies lose candidates at the offer stage because traditional static offer letters often fail to clearly communicate the full value of compensation, including equity and benefits. A well-designed, transparent offer letter that visually presents total compensation, explains equity potential, and highlights benefits can improve candidate understanding, reduce recruiter back-and-forth, and increase offer acceptance rates. As hiring costs continue to rise, companies that treat offer letters as a strategic communication tool rather than a formality gain a competitive advantage in attracting and closing top talent.

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4 March 2026

AVOIDING COSTLY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MISTAKES: A STRATEGIC GUIDE

Pave

Executive pay

Executive plans

Global

How can boards identify executive compensation mistakes? Learn the most common errors in C-suite pay that cost companies millions and how automated platforms prevent them.

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3 March 2026

EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEMES: A GUIDE FOR UK BUSINESSES

Saffery

General

All plan types

UK and Channel Islands

Employee share schemes allow companies to give employees ownership in the business as a tax-efficient way to attract, retain, and motivate talent, with different structures such as approved schemes (like EMI and CSOP), unapproved options, and all-employee plans like SIP and SAYE. Each scheme has different rules, tax treatments, limits, and levels of flexibility, with EMI generally seen as the most favorable for smaller companies and CSOP or other alternatives better suited for larger or more complex organizations. More advanced structures like growth shares, direct share ownership, and employee ownership trusts further expand how companies can design equity rewards, though they often involve more complexity and careful tax and valuation planning.

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3 March 2026

TESCO COLLEAGUES CAN SHARE IN £134 MILLION WINDFALL FROM SHARE SCHEME

Tesco

Case Study

Save as you earn (SAYE)

UK and Channel Islands

More than 22,000 Tesco employees are set to share a £134 million payout through the company’s Save as You Earn (SAYE) share scheme, driven by strong recent growth in Tesco’s share price. Colleagues who invested the maximum amount could earn profits of up to £42,576, while average participants are expected to make between £5,346 and £8,004 depending on the scheme term. The payout highlights the value of employee share ownership as part of Tesco’s broader benefits package for its 300,000 UK staff.

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