Avoiding the Pitfalls of Special Equity Awards

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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Special Equity Awards

Executive Compensation Podcast: Conversations on Executive Pay & Compensation Committee Governance

21 minutes 29 seconds

1 year ago

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Special Equity Awards

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Michael Brittian, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Michael explores the nuanced world of special one-time equity awards, offering insights into when and why these can be pivotal for executive compensation strategies, especially during leadership transitions or significant company achievements.

Key Takeaways:

(01:33) Michael outlines the typical components of executive compensation packages.

(05:11) Common scenarios where special compensation awards are beneficial.

(07:06) The benefits of accomplishing goals using the existing compensation plan over instituting special equity awards.

(09:39) Principles for designing effective and justified special awards.

(11:58) The importance of aligning special awards with company goals and shareholder expectations.

(16:28) Discussion on setting realistic and strategic performance goals for special awards.

(19:54) Special awards should not be a replacement for solid compensation structure.

Resources Mentioned:

Michael Britton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brittian-4896201/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC - https://www.meridiancp.com/

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