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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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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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Boards Recruit More Specialists as Committees Face Pressure to Perform—Agenda
Human capital is up and strategy is down among the skills sought by S&P 500 companies for new directors. Farient Advisors’ Founder and CEO Robin Ferracone cites the increasing specialization of board committees, particularly in compensation governance. Drawing on Farient’s analysis of the 50 largest US public companies, the Agenda article…
Read More > 05.27.2025
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UnitedHealth’s Returning CEO to Get $61 Million Pay Package—Wall Street Journal
In a recent article for The Wall Street Journal, Farient Advisors’ Chief Data Officer Eric Hoffmann provided expert commentary on the striking $61 million compensation package awarded to Stephen Hemsley, who is returning as CEO of UnitedHealth. With Hemsley’s return being the latest example of a ”boomerang”…
Read More > 05.16.2025
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Surging Stock Made Palantir’s Alex Karp $6.8 Billion Richer Last Year—Fortune
Palantir CEO Alex Karp’s eye-popping $6.8 billion compensation package in 2024—driven by a 340% surge in company stock—has placed him among the nation’s highest “actually paid” executives, despite receiving no new stock grants since the company’s 2020 IPO. This case underscores how founder equity and early option…
Read More > 05.05.2025
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First American’s CEO Exit Underscores Need for Succession Readiness—Fortune
In the wake of First American Financial’s termination of CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio following his arrest for assault, Fortune explored the broader governance and compensation implications of the case. The article highlights how boards navigate reputational risk, contractual obligations, and leadership transitions in unexpected scenarios.
Read More > 04.23.2025
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Understanding the Rise in CEO Departures—Corporate Board Member
Record high CEO departures are happening now. This intensifies the need for boards to anticipate and manage leadership transitions. Corporate Board Member explores the underlying causes—ranging from “change fatigue” to the pace of disruption—and outlines practical strategies for mitigating executive exits. In the article, Farient Advisors’ Partner…
Read More > 04.15.2025
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Intel’s New CEO Could Reap More Than $400 Million—Fortune
In a deep dive into Intel’s high-stakes compensation package for its new CEO, Fortune featured insights from Farient Advisors, highlighting the performance-driven structure of Lip-Bu Tan’s pay plan. According to Farient’s analysis, Tan’s potential earnings could exceed $400 million—but only if he successfully triples Intel’s stock price and outperforms the…
Read More > 03.18.2025
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