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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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Considerations for Executive Compensation During a Crisis | Farient Briefings
Considerations for Executive Compensation During a Crisis Pay is never easy. In the unpredictable landscape of corporate governance, crises can strike without warning, leaving boards and management scrambling to make critical decisions. Amidst the chaos, one of the most challenging tasks is determining executive compensation. How do…
Read More > 06.10.2025
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Considerations for Executive Compensation During a Crisis
In a crisis, boards and management often confront difficult decisions with little warning and no time to consider all permutations of potential solutions. When a business disruption involves decisions on how to reward, motivate, and retain executives, those setting pay must consider the needs of the company, its shareholders, and…
Read More > 06.10.2025
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How Much Should Elon Musk Get Paid?—Wall Street Journal
With Elon Musk’s 2018 pay package voided by the Delaware Chancery Court (and under appeal in Superior Court), the Tesla board faces a daunting question: How should they compensate the world’s richest man? A newly published Wall Street Journal story explores the options—from performance-based incentives to co-investment…
Read More > 06.02.2025
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So Far, Proxy Voting Reflects Changing Political Winds | Farient Briefings
So Far, Proxy Voting Reflects Changing Political Winds A drumroll, please. May 22 was the peak of the 2025 proxy season with 782 companies holding annual meetings. Mid-season analyses report a sharp decrease in the total number of shareholder proposals filed and a rise in the number…
Read More > 05.30.2025
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So Far, Proxy Voting Reflects Stronger Influence of Anti-Woke Agendas
Annual meeting season reached its peak on May 22, 2025. In a mid-season analysis, there has been a sharp drop in the number of proposal submissions and a steep rise in the number of submitted proposals to the Securities and Exchange Commission omitted from ballots. Here are takeaways from the…
Read More > 05.30.2025
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