Resource Library Executive & Director Pay Design

Last week, Tesla’s board proposed granting CEO, Elon Musk, a ten-year performance-based equity award that would be worth $975B if achieved (12% of Tesla’s shares). The grant is being brought to a shareholder vote and will be earned in 12 tranches tied to the achievement of ambitious financial, valuation, and operational goals over the next […]

A study of S&P 1500 companies found that organizations generally experienced share price increases after implementing mandatory SEC clawback provisions – particularly among firms that previously lacked such policies – underscoring the important of regular governance reviews by boards.

Gibson Dunn highlights a few executive compensation considerations to keep in mind as companies navigate uncertain macroeconomic conditions, including deferred compensation, stock price volatility, and in-flight incentive awards.

A recent Agenda article reports on the increased involvement from Boards as they work closely with management on short- and long-term strategies for navigating the ever-changing tariff landscape.

A recent Equilar study of 208 S&P 500 early proxy filers finds that executive security perquisites continued to grow in popularity in 2024, with prevalence rising to 31%, up from 25% in 2023 and 21% in 2021.

A recent Equilar study of 1,049 Russell 3000 companies explores the impact of different relative TSR payout scale designs on their expected value of payouts.

This NASPP post demonstrates the benefits of using a multiday average for equity grant sizing rather than a spot price approach.

A recent post from The Conference Board highlights the evolving role of CHROs, particularly as a strategic partner and their influence on in the board room.

A recent Equilar study finds that the median compensation for S&P 500 CEOs increased 9.7% from 2023 to 2024, with stock awards accounting for 71.6% of CEO pay packages.

Many are calling on the SEC to revisit disclosure practices related to security perks, among other issues.

A recent Glass Lewis report finds a 98% increase in S&P 500 median CEO security perks from 2020 to 2023, recommending that companies disclose compelling rationale for these expenses to avoid investor criticism.

A recent Compensation Standards post highlights that at last week’s SEC Investor Advisory Committee meeting, the Council of Institutional Investors emphasized the need for transparency regarding non-GAAP measures in executive compensation disclosure, urging the SEC to close the loopholes that hinder investors’ ability to clearly monitor pay practices.