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Which CEOs Took Home the Biggest Perks in 2022?—P&C Specialist
Private jets and club memberships might still be part of some CEOs’ compensation, but perks like this have long been in decline as investors scrutinize benefits and insist on tying pay to equity. In this article in P&C Specialist, a Financial Times publication focusing on the insurance…
Read More > 04.27.2023
Briefs
Compensation Committees Caught in the Middle As Pay Collides with Governance
The need to attract, retain, and appropriately compensate top talent sometimes results in tension and even outright conflict. Compensation committees, particularly those serving large-cap companies under scrutiny, are caught in the middle of this “collision course.” Investors are increasingly concerned about corporate sustainability, including the well-being of the workforce and…
Read More > 04.14.2023
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Farient Briefings: Compensation Committees Caught in the Middle As Pay Collides with Governance
Compensation Committees Caught in the Middle As Pay Collides with Governance Competition to attract, retain, and develop executive talent often puts pay programs in conflict with the principles of good corporate governance. Farient Advisors has been studying this “collision course” and has some advice for compensation committees…
Read More > 04.14.2023
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Tracker offers investors new information on pay vs. performance—Pensions & Investments
What you need to know, when you need know it: Farient Advisor’s PvP Tracker™ enables Pay vs. Performance data to be sliced, diced, and compared across the S&P 500. This article from Pensions and Investments quotes Farient ESG Leader Brian Bueno on the broader implications of the…
Read More > 04.07.2023
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Farient Briefings: PvP Tracker™ Joins Farient Data Suite
Farient Briefings PvP Tracker™ Joins Farient Data Suite Farient’s PvP Tracker™ is now LIVE. This addition to our data suite analyzes both the qualitative and quantitative elements of the SEC-mandated Pay vs.
Read More > 04.06.2023
Briefs
Five Obstacles That Undermine Executive Pay Disclosures
Nearly all compensation-related disclosures contain many of the same elements when describing the compensation committee’s pay decisions, particularly in the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CDA) portion of the annual proxy statement. What separates mediocre disclosures from the most effective ones? The best compensation disclosures provide a clear discussion of pay…
Read More > 04.05.2023
Briefs
PvP Tracker™ Joins Farient Data Suite
Mandated Pay vs. Performance (PvP) disclosures are finally here. Stemming from the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, the new SEC rule forced public companies to scramble to comply in the months and weeks leading up to their 2023 proxy filings. The rule also introduced a complex new pay definition, Compensation Actually Paid…
Read More > 04.05.2023
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New Guidance from Big Investors, Proxy Advisors Shows Commitment to ESG Goals
New Guidance from Big Investors, Proxy Advisors Shows Commitment to ESG Goals Newly mandated SEC Pay vs. Performance and clawback rules go into effect this proxy season. Investors will review executive pay programs through the lens of their proxy voting guidelines and stewardship policies—policies that change every…
Read More > 03.22.2023
Briefs
From Proxy Advisor to Comp Consultant: Trey Poore Joins Farient
Trey Poore recently joined Farient Advisors as a Director, where he manages client relationships, supports business development efforts, and oversees project teams. Specifically, Trey advises clients on corporate governance and executive compensation matters and helps design executive pay-for-performance plans that align with stakeholder interests. In the following…
Read More > 03.21.2023
Briefs
New Guidance from Big Investors, Proxy Advisors Shows Commitment to ESG Goals
As US companies prepare for this year’s proxy season, which includes complying with new SEC Pay…
Read More > 03.21.2023
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Corporate boards under pressure this proxy season after active 2022 period—Pensions & Investments
All eyes are on PvP. In this Pensions & Investments article, Farient Partner Marc Hodak says PvP will arm shareholders with information needed for Say-on-Pay challenges. Likewise, it also gives companies and their boards a chance to explain how they arrived at their comp decisions.
Read More > 03.17.2023
In the News
First Round of PvP Disclosures Hits Early Proxies—Agenda
A first look at PvP reporting underscores the importance of a good narrative. Farient Partner Marc Hodak tells Agenda there’s real opportunity to align CEO wealth with positive shareholder return in the new SEC-mandated disclosure rules. Read more About Marc…
Read More > 03.17.2023
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