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‘Sanity Check’: Boards Investigate Peers’ PvP Disclosures—Agenda
The first wave of companies disclosing pay versus performance (PvP) has sparked efforts by consultants to compare what their clients did with firms known for strong governance standards, says this article in Agenda. But Marc Hodak, Partner at Farient Advisors, cautions against reading too much into the PvP disclosures until…
Read More > 06.20.2023
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Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push—Agenda
Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push—Agenda New data shows declining shareholder support for proposals related to environmental, social and governance issues, according to Farient data cited in this Agenda article, “Advocates Employ Tech to Back Sputtering ESG Push.” But that doesn’t mean this ESG push…
Read More > 06.20.2023
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Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters
Stock Exchanges Delay Effective Date of Dodd-Frank Clawback Rules—Reuters The new SEC clawing back rules regarding executive pay awarded due to financial misstatements have been in the news again, due to Nasdaq and the NYSE delaying the compliance deadline. But companies continue asking important questions about the changes – and…
Read More > 06.20.2023
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Investors pull back support for green and social measures amid US political pressure—Financial Times
Despite continued emphasis by companies and investors alike on ESG, including around compensation, investor support for ESG-related shareholder proposals is down in 2023 compared with last year. And why? In this Financial Times article, Farient’s ESG Leader, Brian Bueno, says one reason is that proposals have become too prescriptive directing…
Read More > 06.09.2023
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How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN
How much do top Hollywood executives make? Their pay surged to $1.4 billion during the pandemic—MSN When executive pay surges during times of economic difficulty, shareholders are likely to scrutinize compensation—or even vote down pay packages through the Say on Pay process. It’s therefore important, as this Los Angeles Times/MSN…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times
WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix shareholders—Los Angeles Times With Hollywood entertainment companies under fire from organized labor, investors also might be scrutinizing what they’re paying top executives. This Los Angeles Times article “WGA blasts studio executive pay in message to Comcast, Netflix…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards
Don’t Miss the Mark on Pay Disclosure—Directors & Boards A poorly communicated pay disclosure can ruin your whole proxy season. In this Q&A with Directors & Boards, Farient’s Trey Poore delves into the most common mistakes boards make when communicating executive compensation decisions to investors—and how to avoid them (as…
Read More > 05.31.2023
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Climate Resolutions See Sustained Support, Despite ESG Backlash—Agenda
Investor support for climate-related proxy resolutions hasn’t waned, in spite of escalating political attacks on ESG-related initiatives. Farient ESG Leader Brian Bueno tells Agenda that large investors are taking a balanced approach. Read more About Brian Bueno…
Read More > 05.09.2023
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Investor Support for Say on Pay Shows Tentative Uptick—Agenda
With 2022 on the books as a low point for investor approval of executive pay, 2023 promises a revival of shareholder support. According to this Agenda article featuring Farient CEO and founder Robin Ferracone, companies are engaging investors to address concerns over pay and performance. Since shareholder support is never…
Read More > 05.05.2023
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Don’t Cry. Don’t Curse. Just Deliver the Bad News, Experts Say—Agenda
Companies facing tough times need to ensure top executives are facing the same challenges as other employees, says Farient CEO Robin Ferracone in this Agenda article. Recent controversies around executives failing to show empathy are not just about bad communication and PR; a company’s compensation program needs to fluctuate in…
Read More > 04.27.2023
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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
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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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