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Farient Analysis: Glass Lewis Revamps Its P4P Model

An overhaul of Glass Lewis’s (GL’s) quantitative Pay for Performance (P4P) model will alter how the proxy advisor determines its Say on Pay (SOP) voting recommendations for annual shareholder meetings beginning in 2026. Whether the new methodology results in significantly different SOP outcomes remains to be seen. Farient’s analysis led…

Read More > 09.09.2025

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CHROs Stay Put Longer as They Increasingly Become Strategic Assets—Agenda

Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) have remained in their roles longer than at any point in the past seven years, according to new reporting from Agenda. The trend reflects a shift in how boards view the CHRO function: No longer limited to HR operations, these leaders are now central to…

Read More > 09.09.2025

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Thinking About Trimming PSUs from Your CEO’s Pay? Not So Fast—Agenda

Performance share units (PSUs) are under renewed scrutiny, with critics questioning whether boards set goals that are too easy to achieve. Still, new research suggests most investors aren’t ready to abandon them. A survey of more than 100 large investors found that 71% favor continuing to use PSUs, and 86%…

Read More > 09.03.2025

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Real Costs of CEO Firings | Farient Briefings

Bloomberg and Farient Explore the Real Costs of CEO Firings   Farient Advisors’ expertise and data analysis is featured throughout Bloomberg’s story and podcast on the rising costs of CEO ousters. From multimillion-dollar severance packages and make-whole stock awards to retention bonuses and…

Read More > 08.27.2025

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Why Some Boards Backtrack on Chair Independence—Agenda

More than 400 Russell 3000 and S&P 500 companies have recombined the roles of board chair and CEO after previously separating them, according to Agenda. The shift underscores a growing tension between shareholder calls for independent oversight and boards’ preference for unified leadership, efficiency, and CEO retention. Offering Farient’s perspective,…

Read More > 08.25.2025

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The Ballooning Cost of a CEO’s Exit—Bloomberg’s Big Take Podcast

How much does it really cost when a CEO is shown the door? Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast unpacks the financial and governance ripple effects of executive ousters — from multimillion-dollar severance deals to retention bonuses and “make-whole” payments. Reporter Matthew Boyle, who spoke with Farient Advisors and cited its data…

Read More > 08.21.2025

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The True Cost of Firing a CEO—Bloomberg

Farient Advisors’ expertise and data analysis is featured throughout Bloomberg’s deep dive into the rising costs of CEO ousters. From multimillion-dollar severance packages and make-whole stock awards to retention bonuses and seven-figure adviser fees, the story shows how quickly expenses can mount when boards replace a chief executive. Led by…

Read More > 08.20.2025

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CEO Pay at Top US Companies Accelerates at Fastest Pace in Four Years—Financial Times

Financial Times reports that CEO pay for the S&P 500 surged 7.7% in 2024, with median packages climbing to $19 million. According to data from Farient Advisors, the jump marked the sharpest increase since 2021 and outpaced both inflation and wage growth for the broader U.S. workforce. Executives at companies…

Read More > 08.19.2025

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Executive Pay Lessons From 2025—Financier Worldwide Magazine

Citing Farient Advisors’ data, Financier Worldwide magazine examines key takeaways from the 2025 North American proxy season and the priorities boards should consider for the year ahead. While say-on-pay support for Russell 3000 and S&P 500 companies remains strong—averaging close to 90%—companies falling below 80% often face increased investor…

Read More > 08.14.2025

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Elon Musk Retains Title as the Highest-Paid CEO in History—Fortune

Tesla has again cemented Elon Musk’s status as the highest-paid CEO in history, granting him a new $29 billion compensation package—now structured as 96 million restricted shares. The award comes after years of legal wrangling over his original 2018 mega-grant, which was twice struck down by Delaware courts. In…

Read More > 08.05.2025

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Resistance Builds Against Performance Shares for CEOs—Agenda

A recent Agenda article highlights growing resistance to performance share units (PSUs) in CEO pay packages. While PSUs have long been favored as a way to align executive incentives with company goals, new research suggests they may not deliver the intended results. A study examining S&P 1500 firms found that companies…

Read More > 08.05.2025

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A Family Feud Leaves the Future of This Kefir King in Doubt—Barron’s

Lifeway Foods is in turmoil as a family feud collides with a takeover bid from French dairy giant Danone, Barron’s reports. Founded in the 1980s, the company has been rocked by years of legal disputes among family members. Danone, a 23% shareholder, has made multiple acquisition offers and…

Read More > 07.31.2025

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