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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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SEC Roundtable Signals Shift in Executive Pay Disclosure | Farient Briefings
SEC Scrutinizes Pay Disclosures With Eye Toward Simplification A recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission roundtable surfaced both consensus and contention among a mixed group of participants on how to simplify and add value to executive compensation disclosures. Farient CEO Robin A. Ferracone and Partner Marc Hodak actively participated, advocating for targeted…
Read More > 07.31.2025
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From Patchwork to Progress? SEC Roundtable Signals Shift in Executive Pay Disclosure
A landmark roundtable was convened on June 26th by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins to assess the efficacy of executive compensation disclosures. In opening remarks, Atkins called the current framework a “Frankenstein patchwork” of overlapping requirements, questioning whether they achieved their intended goals and, if…
Read More > 07.30.2025
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Talent Strategies For An Uncertain Era—Corporate Board Member
Boards are facing more pressure than ever to get talent strategy right—from CEO succession and employee engagement to pay plans that can withstand market shocks. A new article from Corporate Board Member (CBM), “Talent Strategies For An Uncertain Era,” outlines how high-performing boards are tackling these challenges head-on. The piece…
Read More > 07.18.2025
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Boards Navigate ‘Tug-of-War’ on Exec Comp Disclosures—Agenda
As the SEC reconsiders its executive compensation disclosure rules, corporate boards are facing renewed scrutiny from both regulators and investors. While some stakeholders are pushing for simplification, others emphasize the need for greater transparency to ensure alignment between pay and performance. The result is a growing tension between regulatory relief…
Read More > 07.10.2025
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Under Pressure, U.S. Companies Back Off DEI Pay Metrics—Reuters
A new Reuters column highlights data from Farient Advisors revealing a sharp drop in the number of S&P 500 companies tying executive compensation to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) metrics, down from 52% in 2024 to just 22% this year. The shift comes amid growing pressure from activists and a political…
Read More > 07.09.2025
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Starbucks Dangles $6 Million Stock Grants to Executives to Speed Up Turnaround—Bloomberg
Bloomberg reports that Starbucks is offering performance-based stock grants worth $6 million each to executives as part of its “Back to Starbucks” turnaround plan, spearheaded by CEO Brian Niccol. The awards are contingent on aggressive cost-cutting measures and in-store experience improvements, and come amid union criticism and questions about executive…
Read More > 07.07.2025
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Top U.S. Companies Walk Fine Line on Climate Amid Competing Pressures—Financial Times
In a recent Financial Times article, Farient Advisors’ latest research revealed how top U.S. companies are adjusting their public climate narratives in response to political and regulatory pressure. While 71% of the 50 largest companies by market capitalization remain committed to their climate goals, many have dialed back public-facing updates—signaling…
Read More > 06.27.2025
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Pay Ratio, Perks Disclosure and PVP on SEC’s Chopping Block—Agenda
Robin A. Ferracone, Farient Advisors founder and CEO, was among the business leaders and experts at the SEC’s Executive Compensation Roundtable on June 26 at its DC headquarters focused on the effectiveness of executive pay. The afternoon session explored whether regulations promulgated under the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010 have become…
Read More > 06.27.2025
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Farient Responds in Advance of SEC Roundtable | Farient Briefings
Farient Responds in Advance of SEC Roundtable A comment letter signed by Farient Advisors Founder and CEO Robin A. Ferracone, Partner Marc Hodak, and Chief Sustainability Lead Brian Bueno was emailed to the Securities and Exchange Commission last week in advance of the Roundtable on Executive Compensation…
Read More > 06.26.2025
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Culture Over Cash: Rethinking Rewards with Peter Newhouse
Now widely known for his insights on incentive compensation, executive pay, and talent management, Peter Newhouse has helped shape the reward consulting landscape in the UK. He has a reputation for clarity on these subjects. Simon Patterson spoke to Peter to learn more about his ideas and…
Read More > 06.17.2025
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