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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
1 Octubre 2025, 11am - 1pm CDT
GEO TEXAS CHAPTER
austin texas

Austin, TX

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All plan types
USA

TEXAS FALL ROADSHOW

EQUITY EXCELLENCE: STRATEGIC EQUITY PLAN DESIGN AND YEAR-END EXECUTION

Join us this fall for this great session, presented by Stock & Option Solutions! We're offering three convenient dates and locations to make it easy for you to attend. This session will guide you through the best practices for designing and managing effective equity compensation plans that attract top talent and align with your organization's goals. We'll cover essential considerations like plan structure, grant types, vesting schedules, and participant communication.

You'll also get a comprehensive guide to year-end administration, including critical timelines, compliance requirements, tax considerations, and strategies for efficient reporting. Leave with actionable insights to optimize your equity programs and ensure a smooth year-end close.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • Learn to design equity plans that attract talent and meet business objectives.
  • Master key aspects of plan structure, grants, and clear communication.
  • Navigate year-end administration, compliance, and reporting with confidence.

There is no cost to attend and members and non-member are free to join, but registration is required.

LOCATION
UBS Financial Services 
98 San Jacinto Blvd 
#600 
Austin, Texas 78701 
(UBS First Floor Conference Room)

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

texas sponsors

 

 

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
18 Septiembre 2025, 11am - 1pm MST
GEO SOUTHWEST CHAPTER MEETING
southwest chapter meeting

Scottsdale, AZ

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All plan types
USA

PLANNING FOR THE 2026 ANNUAL EQUITY GRANT

We’re excited to welcome you to the inaugural Southwest Chapter meeting!

As we head into fall, it’s time to start planning for your 2026 equity grants. In this webcast, we discuss emerging trends and best practices in plan design and administration, as well as key forecasting considerations across share pool, expense, and dilution.

Join us for this kickoff chapter meeting as we explore the evolving proxy landscape and share best practices to help you stay ahead.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

  • How to prepare for the rapidly approaching proxy season
  • Why cross-functional collaboration is essential for proxy success
  • Best practices for managing evolving proxy requirements

LOCATION:
Equity Methods Office 
8801 E Raintree Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
 

Lunch and dessert provided by Flower Child.

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

CPE Credit is available:
Learning Objectives:

  • Planning and goal-setting considerations against a backdrop of market uncertainty
  • Trends in LTI designs and retirement eligibility
  • Tips on handling the administration of annual grant issuances and settlements
  • A deep dive on forecasting stock-based compensation to avoid future surprises
  • Share pool tracking so you’re ahead of the game

CPE Credits: 1.0
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Overview
Advance Preparation: none required
Prerequisites: none required
Additional CPE details

 

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
25 Agosto 2025, 9am - 1pm -03
GEO BRAZIL CHAPTER MEETING
BRAZIL IN PERSON CHAPTER MEETING

Sao Paulo, Brazil

All plan types
Brazil

NAVEGANDO PELA REMUNERAÇÃO EM AÇÕES NO BRASIL: UMA PERSPECTIVA DUPLA

Esta série de sessões oferece uma exploração abrangente sobre a remuneração em ações no Brasil, examinando tanto as práticas de gestão dos planos de ações quanto a interação crítica entre reformas legislativas e interpretações judiciais. Por meio das perspectivas de empresas líderes, especialistas jurídicos e formuladores de políticas públicas, vamos analisar as complexidades e a evolução do cenário da remuneração em ações, oferecendo orientações valiosas para empresas que atuam ou pretendem atuar no mercado brasileiro.

SESSÃO 1: Gerenciando Planos de Ações Local e Globalmente – Lições das Empresas de Tecnologia Brasileiras
Com representantes do QuintoAndar e iFood, e contribuições da Deloitte sobre aspectos tributários. O painel abordará os desafios práticos e as soluções para a gestão de planos de ações no Brasil e no exterior.

SESSÃO 2: Abordagens Legislativas vs. Judiciais para a Remuneração em Ações no Brasil
Com o Senador Carlos Portinho, Cassio Spina (Anjos do Brasil), Dr. Carlos Henrique de Oliveira e Luiz Fernando Goedert Leite. Este painel comparará os recentes avanços legislativos com a mais recente decisão do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ).

LOCAL:
Golden Tower
Av. Dr. Chucri Zaidan, 1240
Chácara Santo Antônio (Zona Sul),
São Paulo - SP, 04711-130

Tanto membros quanto não-membros da GEO são bem-vindos. A participação é gratuita, mas a inscrição é obrigatória.

 

 

ARTICLE
7 Agosto 2025
SHARE | UPDATES – SUMMER 2025
External News

ShareReporter

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All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

This update highlights key global changes affecting employee share plans, including new or increased taxes in Belgium, Nigeria, Rwanda, and Argentina, as well as updated social security and taxation rules in Singapore and Vietnam. In the UK, the new PISCES framework will allow periodic secondary trading of private company shares, with draft legislation ensuring EMI and CSOP schemes can adapt without losing tax benefits, alongside clarifications on “Readily Convertible Assets.” Regular compliance deadlines across markets such as Australia, India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and China are also noted to help companies stay aligned with reporting obligations.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
8 Septiembre 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm IDT
ISRAEL CHAPTER MEETING
israel september 8

Tel Aviv

All plan types
Israel

INDUSTRY PRACTICAL INSIGHTS

Save the date for 8 Sept - this is a day you won't want to miss!

Join us for an engaging event hosted by Microsoft Reactor, where a distinguished panel of experts will delve into the intricacies of equity share plans and their profound impact on the Israeli landscape, especially during these trying times.

In anticipation of providing the most impactful content, we invite you to help us shape the agenda, tailored to the subjects important to you - Complete the Survey

We look forward to seeing you there! 

ARTICLE
6 Agosto 2025
HOW EMPLOYEE SHARE PLANS CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR BUSINESS FROM THE INSIDE OUT
External News

Reed

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Employee share plans allow staff to acquire shares in their company through awards, options, or purchase schemes, often with tax advantages. When designed and communicated effectively, they boost retention, motivation, and recruitment by aligning employees’ interests with long-term business success. Beyond financial benefits, these plans foster trust, engagement, and a culture of shared ownership that can significantly enhance company performance.

ARTICLE
4 Agosto 2025
SHARE PLAN ACT OFFERS 3% TAX REDUCTION FOR GIVING STOCK TO LOWER-PAID EMPLOYEES
External News

NCEO

USA

The bipartisan SHARE Plan Act would give US companies with 500 or more employees a 3% corporate tax rate reduction if they grant stock at no cost to the lowest-paid 80% of their workforce, excluding top earners. Companies qualify by distributing at least 1% of their stock in a given year or 5% cumulatively, with stock grants subject to vesting but required to fully vest within five years and be freely transferable once vested. While the bill could significantly expand broad-based employee ownership, its success depends on whether the tax incentive outweighs the costs for companies, and its large potential budget impact may challenge passage.

ARTICLE
4 Agosto 2025
WHAT IS AN EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME?
External News

Rapid Formations

General
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Employee share schemes allow companies to give or offer shares to employees, providing financial incentives, tax advantages, and helping with talent retention and engagement. Common schemes include Share Incentive Plans (SIPs), Save As You Earn (SAYE), Company Share Option Plans, and Enterprise Management Incentives (EMIs), each offering different tax benefits depending on the structure. These programs not only reduce tax liabilities for both employers and employees but also foster a positive workplace culture by aligning staff with the company’s long-term success.

ARTICLE
4 Agosto 2025
THE EMI SHARE SCHEME: 4 KEY BENEFITS EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
External News

Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

General
All plan types
Australia

Employee share schemes allow employees to acquire shares or options in their company, creating alignment between staff and business success while supporting talent attraction, retention, and motivation. Among these, the UK’s Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is one of the most flexible and tax-efficient options, offering benefits such as tax savings for employees, corporation tax relief for employers, and customizable vesting structures. Designed for smaller, high-growth companies, EMI helps businesses reward key staff, preserve cash flow, and align long-term goals with exit strategies like sales or investments.

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