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FRANCE
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CHAPTER TEAM:

Agnes Charpenet, Baker McKenzie (Chapter Leader)

Jean-Michel Candela, Banque Transatlantique
Colin Bernier, EY
Etienne Pujol, Berry Law
Jérome Laurre, Beyond Solutions

 


 

GEO BOARD CHAPTER LIAISON:

Amelie Desrochers, Deloitte

WELCOME TO THE FRANCE CHAPTER

This local chapter community is dedicated to sharing knowledge, experiences, and resources to help members develop their skills, expand their networks, and make a positive impact in their communities. You will have access to a wide range of valuable resources and opportunities including educational sessions and networking events. 

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REGIONAL RESOURCES

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ARTICLE
13 July 2026
What HMRC's Newest Employee Share Scheme Statistics Tell Us
External News

Vestd

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Analysis of the latest UK statistics, including changes in CSOP, EMI, SAYE and SIP usage.

ARTICLE
10 July 2026
U.S. Backup Withholding Tax: What Every Non-U.S. Investor Needs To Know
External News

Sprintax 

Finance, tax and accounting
All plan types
Global

Summarizes the importance of submitting a valid W-8BEN (for shareholders outside the US holding US stock) . This usually prevents this withholding, ensures the correct tax treatment, and may qualify them for reduced withholding under a tax treaty.

ARTICLE
9 July 2026
7 Ai Prompts Every Compensation Analyst Should Know
External News

Pave

Trending now
Global

Which AI prompts should compensation analysts trust with generic tools—and which need a true comp agent? 7 ranked prompts, from safe to specialist-only.

ARTICLE
6 July 2026
Employment Related Securities: Why the 6 July 2026 Deadline Matters
External News

Vectigalis Tax

Trending now
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Explains ERS filing obligations, nil returns and late-filing risks for founders and private companies.

ARTICLE
3 July 2026
Employee Share Schemes Statistics — Commentary
External News

HM Revenue & Customs

Trending now
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Official statistics and commentary on SAYE, SIP, CSOP and EMI participation and usage.

ARTICLE
1 July 2026
Running An Offshore Employee Benefit Trust Share Warehouse: A Practical Look From The Inside
External News

Ogier

General
UK and Channel Islands

Practical guidance on managing offshore employee benefit trust share warehouses, covering governance, funding, pricing, documentation, and administration.

ARTICLE
1 July 2026
Uk Employee Share Schemes 2026/27: Emi, Csop, Saye, Sip Compared
External News

Salary Tax

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Provides an overview of the UK's main tax-advantaged employee share schemes, comparing eligibility, tax treatment, administration costs and suitability. Helping issuers understand which scheme best supports recruitment, retention and employee engagement.

LIVE WEBCAST
30 June 2026, 3 - 3:45pm BST
EXCELLENCE IN GLOBAL SHARE PLANS: BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS (HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE)
computershare

Elliot Alexander, Computershare 
Ceri Newby, Diageo
Jennifer Ritchie, Anglo American

Case Study
GEO award excellence
All plan types
Global

BEST PRACTICE INSIGHTS: WHAT AWARD-WINNING EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS DO DIFFERENTLY 
HOSTED BY COMPUTERSHARE

Join Elliot Alexander, Associate Director, Relationship Management at Computershare, for a webinar discussion featuring Diageo and Anglo American, as they explore what sets award-winning employee share plans apart.

From driving broad participation and inclusive ownership to delivering clear, engaging communications that help employees understand and act with confidence, this session will provide practical insights you can apply.

Use their expertise to help you navigate employee share plan strategies with confidence and success.

WHY ATTEND:

  • Learn what top-performing share plans do differently – and how to apply it
  • Gain practical ideas to increase participation and engagement
  • Discover communication strategies that drive understanding and action
  • Take away actionable insights you can implement immediately


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: Free access - Live I $85 per webcast — On-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

LIVE WEBCAST
24 June 2026, 10 - 11am MST
CROSS-BORDER EQUITY PLANS: MANAGING VALUATION COMPLEXITY AND AUDIT RISK
23/2 June

Amit Majumder, Qapita 
Evelyn Tay, Qapita
 

 

Legal and regulatory
All plan types
Global

Cross-border equity plans can create a complex web of valuation requirements, especially when companies must align US 409A valuations, Indian merchant banker reports, and fair value measurements under ASC 718 or IFRS 2.

In this session, we’ll explore the most common mistakes companies make when managing global equity valuations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. Using practical examples and firsthand lessons from issuers operating internationally, attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to approach fair market value versus fair value assessments, avoid audit and compliance issues, and strengthen their readiness for the next reporting cycle.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Explain common valuation challenges in multi-entity and cross-border structures, including volatility, peer groups, discounts, and PWERM.
  • Describe common audit and compliance risks, including stale valuations, missed material events, and unsupported assumptions.
  • Define practical lessons and best practices for managing cross-border equity plans and audit readiness.

     

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.0*

 Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
 Levels: O
 Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
 Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.0 credits *CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only.

Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.


COST

  • Members: Free access — Live and on-demand
  • Non-members: $85 per webcast — Live and on-demand

Unlock unlimited access! Join GEO from just $375/year and watch every webcast free—live or on-demand plus more member perks!

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