On today’s episode, we’re joined by James Kzirian and Chris Havey, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

James and Chris discuss total shareholder return (TSR) as a long-term incentive metric, when to use it and some challenges associated with it.

We focus on:

- What exactly is TSR and what does it measure?

- How frequently TSR is used and which industries use it most.

- The reasons why a company would consider using TSR.

- Common challenges with TSR.

- Using TSR as an absolute metric.

- Key trends around TSR and its use in long-term incentive plans.

Chris Havey - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-havey-12a5118/

Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

#Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Matthew Isakson and Patrick Powers, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

They’re here to talk about the recently finalized SEC clawback rules, which companies must comply with by the end of this year.

We cover:

- The broader impact of the SEC clawback rules.

- High-level principles to consider when designing incentive arrangements and compensation structures.

- Will the new SEC rules impact compensation and incentive design?

- Some potential unforeseen impacts of the rules.

- How the rules could change the metrics that companies focus on.

- Challenges around calculating share-based clawback.

- Will there be a movement toward more deferred settlement in compensation structures and incentives?

Matthew Isakson⁠ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-isakson-71702513/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

#Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jim Heim, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, and Dean Chaffee, Lead Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. They’re here to talk about CEO succession, and specifically, the considerations for the departing CEO.

We talk about:

- What does executive compensation have to do with CEO succession?

- Common roles within the company that departing CEOs may transition to.

- How CEO transition dynamics have changed over time.

- Considerations around the executive chair role.

- How to think about compensation when it comes to other potential post-CEO roles.

- Areas where you might need to exercise caution.

- The importance of planning ahead.

Jim Heim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimheimcompensationconsultant/

Dean Chaffee - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-chaffee-359900101/

Meridian Compensation Partners LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

#ceosuccession #ceopay #executivecompensation

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Jeff Keckley, Lead Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, and Caroline Montalbano, Lead Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

Jeff and Caroline are here to talk about engagement with shareholders on executive compensation issues. We discuss:

- What exactly does shareholder engagement mean?

- What’s driving increased shareholder engagement?

- The benefits of engaging with shareholders.

- How often should you engage with shareholders?

- How to approach and prepare for a meeting with shareholders.

- What kind of feedback to expect and what to do with it?

- Using the information you’ve gathered in proxy disclosures.

Jeff Keckley - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-keckley-a812251a/

Caroline Montalbano - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-montalbano-095b675/

Meridian Compensation Partners LLC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meridian-compensation-partners-llc/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dan Kaufman and Virginia Rhodes, both Partners at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. They’re here to talk about the compensation implications involved in a CEO transition.

We cover:

- What should companies be doing in advance to plan for a CEO transition?

- Best practices for dealing with an unexpected transition.

- Compensation considerations when making an internal promotion to CEO.

- Do CEOs ever receive large awards on promotion?

- Best compensation practices when hiring a CEO outside the company.

- The value of having a good internal succession plan.

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

#Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Donald Kalfen, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Donald is here to talk about some of the new rules and regulations introduced over the last six months, and what they mean.

We talk about:

- The new pay-versus-performance disclosures and their impact on companies.

- Unusual outcomes such as large negative compensation amounts.

- Common trends around disclosures.

- How can companies comply with the SEC’s clawback rules?

- Understanding the SEC’s 10b5-1 rules and how to comply.

- What’s on the horizon that companies should be aware of?

Donald Kalfen - https://www.linkedin.com/in/donald-kalfen-baa44b30/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

#compensation #wages #spac #equity

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Tom McNeill and Tracy Glassel. Tom is a Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, and Tracy is a Lead Consultant at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC.

We talk about:

- How to manage compensation in an incredibly uncertain economy.

- The importance of basic standards around compensation plans.

- How companies should think about metrics in uncertain times.

- What adjustments should companies be making?

- Is it ever right to make modifications to long-term rewards?

- Ways to approach long-term and multi-year incentives.

Tracy Glassel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-glassel-4683281b/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

#compensation #wages #spac #equity

On today’s episode, we’re joined by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC Partner, David Bixby, and Lead Consultant, Andrew Stancel. They’re here to discuss best practices when it comes to compensation committee meeting processes.

- Why it’s so important to get best practices in place here.

- Some key processes committees use to manage the complexities around executive compensation.

- The role of the chair in decision-making.

- How business strategy impacts compensation decisions.

- Does the CEO ever participate in meetings?

- The importance of an annual calendar.

- How to think about optics and decisions that could be challenging when viewed externally.

- The value of having an external advisor.

David Bixby - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbixby/

Andrew Stancel - https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-stancel-87233936/

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners. Learn more by visiting https://www.meridiancp.com/.

In today’s episode, Lead Consultants Darren Moskovitz and Kartik Balaram at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC sit down to talk about the major current themes around compensation in Technology and Banking and how companies are responding to shifting talent dynamics and economic trends. We discuss in detail:

- In a time of changing economic circumstances, how are both industries thinking about talent?

- As major banks and technology firms shift their location strategy, will we see a change in pay models?

- In the wake of new regulations around pay disclosure, will this affect how firms hire top talent?

#compensation #wages #equity

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners. Learn more by visiting https://www.meridiancp.com/.

The SEC’s new rule mandating Pay-vs-Performance disclosure takes effect for fiscal years ending on or after December 16, 2022. Public companies are feeling the pressure of navigating complex new requirements on an incredibly short timeline.

In this podcast, Daniel Rodda, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, and Laura Hay, Lead Consultant for Meridian, break down what companies need to know as they begin this process.

You’ll learn:

-The rationale behind the new Pay-versus-Performance Disclosure and its key requirements.

-What data should be included in the table and what should be included in the narrative to provide further context.

-The options companies have for selecting that data, from peer group selection to specific performance metrics.

-How companies will calculate “compensation actually paid” and why it’s so complicated.

-Key considerations for communicating the pay-for-performance story clearly and effectively.

-Potential impacts on shareholder perceptions and proxy advisor evaluations.

-What companies should be doing now to get the ball rolling.

… and more!

After you listen, visit MeridianCP.com to learn more about Meridian Compensation Partners.

This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

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