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Farient CEO Robin A. Ferracone and COO R.J. Bannister Honored by NACD Directorship 100™
LOS ANGELES & NEW YORK, September 25, 2025 – Robin A. Ferracone, founder and CEO of executive compensation, performance, and corporate governance consultancy Farient Advisors, and R.J. Bannister, Chief Operating Officer and Partner, have been named to the National Association of Corporate Directors‘ 2025…
Read More > 09.25.2025
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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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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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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
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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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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Kohl’s Caught in Controversy: Rapid Exits of CEO, Board Member
Kohl’s finds itself in an unfashionable spotlight. The sudden ouster of Chief Executive Ashley Buchanan for ethics violations after only four months on the job was followed by the unexpected resignation of a board director standing for re-election at Kohl’s annual meeting. Hired as CEO to orchestrate a turnaround on…
Read More > 05.30.2025
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Study of PSUs Sees Higher Pay, Lower Performance
New research from Farient Advisors and the MIT Sloan School of Management finds that relative total shareholder return (TSR) is lower and compensation higher among S&P 1500 firms that award performance share units (PSUs) versus time-based equity awards, i.e., restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options. Today,…
Read More > 05.15.2025
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The Evolving Skill Set of a Compensation Committee Chair
The corporate governance landscape is rife with change. As a result, the role of a Compensation Committee Chair has become increasingly pivotal, especially as businesses navigate the complexities of strategic direction and employee welfare amid shifting political and regulatory environments. Notwithstanding these challenges, the end goal of the Compensation Committee…
Read More > 04.24.2025
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FTSE 100 CEO Succession: The Price of Choosing the Right Leader
Nothing is more critical for Boards than selecting the right CEO to drive long-term success. While succession planning is a key part of the equation, there are times when looking outside of the organisation is necessary. Our latest findings highlight significant differences in remuneration practices between internal and external CEO…
Read More > 04.07.2025
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Now, All Available SOP Results in One Place
Tracking Say on Pay votes just got easier. No need to download 8Ks or proxy statements. Farient Advisor’s redesigned Say on Pay Tracker™ and our first UK Remuneration Voting Tracker are now live at Farient.com. The Trackers put visitors to Farient’s website one click…
Read More > 04.03.2025
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New Tools to Track Proxy Season Voting
As Proxy Season 2025 gets into full swing, Farient Advisors will soon launch a redesigned Say on Pay Tracker™ in the US and debut the first Remuneration Policy and Remuneration Report Tracker in the UK. Both Trackers will feature filters that allow visitors to slice and dice data by index,…
Read More > 03.18.2025
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