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Client Alert: Updated SEC Guidance on Executive Compensation Disclosure
On July 3, 2008, the SEC issued its updated Compliance & Disclosure Interpretations of its new proxy disclosure rules for executive and Director compensation. The revised guidance provides clarification on matters that have already been addressed as well as direction regarding newly arisen queries. DolmatConnell & Partners provides this Client Alert as a summary of the new guidance.
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The Top Stories of 2007 in Executive Compensation
2007 brought some remarkable stories to the executive compensation forefront. From CEO severance payouts, to shareholder activism through “say on pay”, to women Board members earning more than their male counterparts, this past year in the executive compensation landscape saw abundant action on the news pages.
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Client Alert: The SEC Issues Report Summarizing Executive Compensation Comment Letters
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a report summarizing common themes from comment letters related to executive compensation disclosures sent to 350 companies. The report provides the SEC’s evaluation of compliance with the revised disclosure rules and provides guidance on how those companies could improve disclosure. The actual comment letters will be published later.
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Tips for More Effective Compensation Committees
So much has changed in recent years for Compensation Committees that many Directors find themselves lost in the whirlwind of adjustments. The following list provides 9 tips for Compensation Committees to become more effective. The tips explain best practice ideas aimed at using tools and techniques frequently used by well-run Committees.
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Summer 2007 Regulatory Update: Two Unforeseen SEC & IRS Pronouncements
Recently, both the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) made disclosures about key aspects regarding their oversights of the evolving executive compensation environment. The SEC decision not to issue new or amended rules regarding the recent compensation proxy disclosures is somewhat disturbing to Compensation Committees, attorneys, consultants and management teams who have struggled with preparing the landmark overhaul of shareholder communication regarding executive and director pay practices. This isn’t a case where no news is good news.
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Top Ten Long-Term Incentive Considerations
Learn about the latest trends in long-term incentive compensation and what your company should be thinking about to motivate and retain its top performers.
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Quarterly Compensation Committee Checklist
DolmatConnell & Partners provides a quarter-by-quarter checklist of member responsibilities and duties that will help ensure that compensation committee meetings are thorough and compliance-ready.
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IPO Compensation Committee Checklist
DolmatConnell & Partners offers a comprehensive checklist for Compensation Committees that guides Directors through the steps necessary to ensure all compensation tools are in place before Initial Public Offerings.
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Compensation Committee Members: Ready, Set, Go
Directors & Boards
June 2006
Ten action items for the compensation committee to take today to prepare for the SEC’s proposed changes to executive compensation disclosure.
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Stock Option Backdating: Understanding the Scandal & How You Can Avoid it
The stock option backdating scandal continues to affect many high-profile companies. Our article explains what option backdating is, discusses the current scandal, and provides steps to take to ensure backdating does not occur at your firm.
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