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IN-PERSON CONFERENCE

29 January 2026, 9am - 12pm GMT

PRIVATE COMPANY EQUITY MATTERS

London, UK

UK and Channel Islands

Building Value: Designing Private Company Share Plans for Growth, Retention and Exit

Join us for this exclusive event designed for senior-level HR and employee incentives professionals from private companies who want to make the most of employee share plans.

Hosted and sponsored by PwC, this focused program will provide strategic insights into how private businesses can design and implement plans that attract, retain, and reward top talent, while also preparing for future milestones such as a potential exit.

The agenda features:

Expert insights from PwC on frameworks like PISCES to support effective planning and decision-making.
Real-world case studies that share lessons learned and best practices of successful equity compensation provision in the private company setting.
Networking opportunities over tea and coffee with peers facing similar challenges and opportunities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain actionable strategies, and expand your professional network in an engaging and collaborative setting.

AGENDA

9.00 - 9.20 REGISTRATION OPENS Coffee and pastries & networking

9.20 - 9.30 WELCOME Introduction to GEO

9.30 - 10.15 SESSION I: Planning for the Future: Designing Private Company Plans with an Eye on Exit
How can private companies design incentive plans that not only attract, retain, and reward top talent today but also set the stage for tomorrow’s success? This session will explore practical approaches to building effective equity plans while planning ahead for potential exit events. We’ll also examine how frameworks such as PISCES can support strategy, structure, and long-term readiness.
Presented by PwC

10.15 - 10.30 BREAK

10.30 - 11.00 SESSION II: Inside the Playbook: A GEO Member Plan Administrator and Client Case Study

11.00 - 11.30 SESSION III: Unlocking Value: Using an EBT for Private Company Shares – A GEO Member Provider and Client Case Study

11.30 -12.00 NETWORKING REFRESHMENTS

12.00 Event close

There is no cost for this meeting

Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT

12 November 2025, 9am - 6pm GMT

PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT

London UK

Global

This year, we’re excited to host our event at a brand-new, centrally located venue, bringing together more than 200 attendees from Europe, the US, and across the globe.

With influential equity compensation decision-makers under one roof and three essential content streams, PERE 2025 offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connections and enhance your global share plan knowledge.

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ARTICLE

6 November 2025

IT’S TIME FOR THE CHANCELLOR TO REVITALISE EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLANS

Kirsteen Sullivan MP

Legal and regulatory

Save as you earn (SAYE)

UK and Channel Islands

Employee share ownership plans are widely used in the UK but poorly understood by MPs, and outdated design is contributing to falling participation despite clear benefits for workers, businesses, and productivity. SAYE and SIP schemes in particular have not kept pace with a more mobile workforce, with long lock-in periods and complexity discouraging take-up even as government policy seeks to broaden share ownership. With strong cross-business support and clear economic upside, the new government has a timely opportunity to modernise these plans—such as shortening holding periods—to revitalise employee ownership and inclusive growth.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

4 December 2025, 3 - 7:30pm GMT

GEO UK AND CHANNEL ISLANDS FESTIVE EVENT

London, UK

UK and Channel Islands

Join us for the GEO UK and Channel Islands Chapter Festive Event 2025!

Wrap up the year in style with your fellow share plans professionals at our annual festive gathering. This special event is the perfect chance to celebrate GEO UK’s achievements in 2025, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and look ahead with excitement to 2026.

Event highlights:

Festive networking and quiz – Test your knowledge, share a few laughs, and enjoy a relaxed, holiday atmosphere.
Chapter leader board finale – Your last chance to score points before we crown our 2025 winners!

Timings:

3.00 PM – Arrivals
3.30 to 4.00 PM – End-of-year wrap-up
4.00 to 5.00 PM – Quiz
5.00 to 7.30 PM – Drinks and networking

Location:
Diageo
16 Great Marlborough St
London, W1F 7HS

Come raise a glass, share the holiday spirit, and celebrate another successful year with us!

Cost:

There is no cost for this chapter meeting. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Registration is required.

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VIRTUAL COURSE

15 October 2025, 7 - 9:30am PDT

GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - DAY 4

Virtual

All plan types

Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Get ready — the next Bootcamp will be held on 15 October! Register today

VIRTUAL COURSE

14 October 2025, 7 - 9:30am PDT

GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - DAY 3

Virtual

All plan types

Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Get ready — the next Bootcamp will be held on 14 October! Register today

LIVE WEBCAST

9 October 2025, 8 - 10am PDT

SHARE PLAN EXCEL ESSENTIALS

Virtual

Operational effectiveness

All plan types

Global

EXCEL ESSENTIALS FOR SHARE PLANS

Join us for a comprehensive hands-on session that takes you through the Excel essentials tailored for managing and optimizing share plan data. This stand-alone course provides attendees with a practical, interactive experience designed to enhance your proficiency in working with common functions and real-world scenarios.

In this course, you will:

Learn essential Excel tools tailored for share plan management
Solve common share plan challenges through interactive exercises
Use Excel to analyze, interpret, and make informed decisions

COST
Please refer to our Event Attendee Terms and Conditions for information.

Members: 129.00
Non-Members:159.00

ATTN: Bootcamp registrants! If you have enrolled (or are planning to enroll) for the October 2025 Virtual Bootcamp program, this course is included in your registration. You do not have to sign up for this course.

ANY QUESTIONS?
Please contact GEO's Program Services.

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VIRTUAL COURSE

8 October 2025, 7 - 9:30am PDT

GLOBAL SHARE PLAN BASICS BOOTCAMP - DAY 2

Virtual

All plan types

Global

A PRACTICAL INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL SHARE PLANS

Tailored for newcomers to the equity compensation industry, this comprehensive four-part educational program features experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative fields collaborating with issuer colleagues. Together, they deliver a globally-focused starter pack comprising core concepts and real-life case studies.

Ideal candidates are taking their first steps into their equity compensation career or those in related fields who are interested a ‘big picture’ basic overview of our industry.

Online classes are intentionally kept small to encourage interactive dialogues, allowing you to learn from both your peers and expert tutors.

Get ready — the next Bootcamp will be held on 8 October! Register today

ARTICLE

8 October 2025

JET2 EMPLOYEES TO RECEIVE £58 MILLION PAYOUT AS SHARESAVE SCHEME MATURES

Employee Benefits

Employee engagement

Save as you earn (SAYE)

UK and Channel Islands

Around 5,700 Jet2 employees are set to share a £58 million payout as the airline’s first sharesave scheme, launched in August 2022, matures, with returns boosted by an 84% rise in share price. Employees who participated can either hold or sell their shares, with typical investors seeing gains of several thousand pounds depending on their monthly contributions. Following this success, Jet2 has introduced three more sharesave schemes for over 8,900 employees, alongside ongoing salary increases, profit-sharing, and bonus schemes to reward staff for their customer-focused performance.

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