LIVE WEBCAST
17 October 2023, 12 - 1:15pm EDT
PAY VS. PERFORMANCE: 2023 LESSONS LEARNED AND CONSIDERATIONS YEAR TWO
Webcast

SPEAKERS: Nathan O'Connor, Equity Methods, Sinead Kelly, Baker McKenzie

Legal and regulatory
USA

The SEC's final Pay vs. Performance (PvP) rule, released in August 2022, triggered a frantic race among issuers to understand and comply with its complex requirements. As a result, the 2023 proxy season became unforgettable for proxy preparers at both issuers and service providers. Equity Methods invites you to join their webcast, where they delve into their PvP database, housing over 600 PvP disclosures.

The webcast will provide a recap and summary of actual PvP disclosures filed in this year's proxies, along with important lessons learned by practitioners. Additionally, the discussion will cover emerging best practices and highlight considerations for companies as they prepare for their second PvP disclosure in 2024.

Key Learning Points:

  • Understanding the impact of the SEC's final Pay vs. Performance rule on issuers and service providers during the 2023 proxy season.
  • Recap and analysis of actual PvP disclosures filed in proxies, offering insights into compliance and disclosure strategies.
  • Identifying best practices that have emerged from the PvP disclosures and outlining important considerations for future PvP disclosures.

 

CPE CREDIT HOURS: 1.5*
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit:1.25 credits


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