8.5 Potential pitfalls of cross-border stock awards

Dive deep into the intricate world of global compliance with our expert panel. Explore the potential compliance traps stock plan administrators must navigate, from unfavorable tax outcomes for both employees and employers to securities registration hurdles, currency exchange complexities, and disclosure requirements under local law. Uncover the latest legal developments reshaping stock plans, including insights into the new EU-US Data Privacy Framework and proposed EU cybersecurity regulations (DORA). 
Join them for a comprehensive discussion that unveils the intricacies of global compliance, ensuring you're equipped to steer your cross-border stock plans through the regulatory landscape.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Uncover identifying compliance traps in cross-border stock plans
  • Explore navigating tax, securities, and currency exchange challenges
  • Stay informed on recent legal developments

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Business Law
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Jennifer George, PwC
Mark Jones, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman
Vanessa Renna, Thermofisher Scientific

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 10:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3
Field of Study
Specialized Knowledge
Level
O

8.4 Hit the right note with your long term incentives: tailoring end-to-end communications

Discover the transformative potential of a personalized employee experience in revolutionizing your Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) engagement with insights from Rio Tinto and Deloitte's expert panel. Explore strategies that support understanding and foster connection at every stage of the employee LTIP journey, from grant to vest, thereby cultivating sustained engagement among senior employees and enhancing overall performance outcomes. Uncover the latest trends and best practices in LTIP engagement, showcasing how personalized communications, including animation, can simplify complex concepts like performance measures in an effective and authentic manner. Join them to unlock the power of personalized communications, elevate your LTIP strategy, and propel your incentives to new heights.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand how a personalized employee experience can enhance engagement throughout the LTIP journey
  • Explore the latest trends and best practices in LTIP engagement, including the use of personalized communications and animation
  • Discover how personalized communications can simplify intricate concepts, such as performance measures, fostering a deeper understanding among employees

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Communication
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Adam Bryan, Deloitte
Toby Morrow, Rio Tinto

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 10:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 2

8.3 A little French conversation: market practices in France

A comprehensive session led by a panel of esteemed French and US experts, offering exclusive insights into the intricate landscape of Long-Term Incentive (LTI) plans in France. With over 100,000 French beneficiaries and 100 corporate clients, Banque Transatlantique brings a unique perspective on market trends, complemented by Deloitte's benchmark of 800 European listed companies. Understand the nuances of LTIs, from exotic taxation to market practices and competitor benchmarks. Explore allocation policies, including amount, conditions, and ESG considerations. Gain an overview of the panel demographics and delve into the decision-making process for offering LTIs in alignment with French market trends.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Overview of panel demographics and general figures
  • Understanding allocation policies, including amount and ESG factors
  • Decision-making considerations for offering LTIs in line with French market trends

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Matthieu Gonbert, Banque Transatlantique
Orianne Acheriteguy, Deloitte Société d'Avocats
Ramon Dominguez, Lucid Motors

Event date
Thursday, 11 Apr 2024, 10:00 - 10:50
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 1

7.5 #DefinitelyNotTaxAdvice: empowering employees with practical tax communications

Navigate the complexities of global equity taxation with insights from a distinguished expert panel featuring DoorDash, Inc., Stripe, Inc., and representatives from Deloitte US. Understanding tax implications for equity, especially for global participants, is daunting. Join them as they share solutions crafted through experiences like DoorDash's expansion post-IPO, including a transformative acquisition, and Stripe's shift to globally vesting quarterly across 33 countries. Explore the challenges and successes in delivering an exceptional employee experience, emphasizing education, plan administration, HR integration, and the critical role of prioritizing employee experience in all facets of global equity plans.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the complexities of global equity taxation and filing requirements
  • Explore successful strategies from DoorDash and Stripe in prioritizing employee experience and education
  • Gain insights into plan administration, HR integration, and the imperative role of prioritizing employee experience in global equity processes

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Jerome Tresallet, Deloitte
Dustin Lewis, Deloitte
Tierney Downing, DoorDash
Khary Doane, DoorDash
Danielle Landis, Stripe

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 16:25 - 17:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3

7.4 Five things to know before you IPO

Experience the resurgence of IPOs with companies venturing into the public market, a thrilling yet intricate phase, especially concerning equity plans. Join our expert panel as they guide you through the IPO journey, addressing crucial considerations impacting your equity programs. From engaging a transfer agent to crafting new equity programs and navigating early release lockups, gain insights into the intricacies of this transformative process. Acquire the knowledge to seamlessly transition your equity plan for a successful IPO celebration.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Understand the importance of involving a transfer agent in the IPO process and the role they play in managing equity transitions
  • Explore considerations and strategies for creating effective and tailored equity programs during the transition to the public market
  • Learn key insights into managing early release lockups and their impact on equity plans post-IPO

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Emily Cervino, FGE, Fidelity
Elizabeth Roseman, Corebridge Financial
Amanda Benincasa, Aon
Nyron Persaud, Cooley

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 16:25 - 17:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 2

7.3 Inheriting plan designs: navigating challenges and crafting a strategic future

Engage with a panel of seasoned experts in a revealing session that dissects the intricacies of successfully managing share plans in recently IPO'd companies or those entrenched in the equity industry. Join them as they unveil strategic considerations and actionable insights crucial for navigating the evolving global landscape. Delve into effective measures addressing challenges arising from misalignments with inherited global plan designs.
Discover practical approaches to ensure the sustained relevance of designs amidst global changes. This session offers a unique opportunity to understand design pitfalls and equip yourself to navigate them.
 

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Best practices in running share plans in a recently IPO environment
  • Striking the right balance between standardized design and local jurisdiction benefits
  • Importance of future-proof plan design

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Christian Hyldig, Aon
Augustin Serban, Flywire
Ramon Dominguez, Lucid Motors

 

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 16:25 - 17:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 1

7.2 A deep dive into share-based compensation accounting

Join a panel of accounting experts as they demystify ASC 718, offering a comprehensive overview of share-based compensation accounting impacts. Whether you're new to the field or seeking a deeper understanding, this session covers the fundamentals, including valuations, compensation expense, disclosures, deferred tax assets, and dilutive earnings per share. Joining the discussion will empower you to confidently round up the right team members for effective solutions in stock plan management. This insightful session ensures that, armed with a thorough grasp of ASC 718, your future discussions with financial reporting teams will be not only more productive but also informed by a nuanced understanding of share-based compensation accounting.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Gain insights into the key aspects of ASC 718, covering valuations, compensation expense, disclosures, deferred tax assets, and dilutive earnings per share
  • Understand how to navigate the complexities of share-based compensation accounting impacts, empowering you to assemble effective stock plan management teams
  • Learn how a comprehensive understanding of ASC 718 improves the productivity and effectiveness of discussions with financial reporting teams

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Accounting 
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Raenelle James, Equity Methods 
Tommy Swindle, FGE, UBS
Garry Devine, Amgen 

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 16:25 - 17:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Midtown 1

6.5 Essential equity plan numbers to have at your fingertips

Stock plan administrators often face the challenge of urgent requests from leadership, creating a sense of dread. This session, led by experts including a world-leading life sciences issuer and seasoned administration providers, aims to alleviate this by focusing on crucial figures. Applicable to both Private and Public companies the panel will decipher these figures, gaining insights into their derivation, interest groups, and relevance. The session also delves into the current market and tech labor force volatility, exploring their influence on these essential figures.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Defining and understanding the relevance of available shares
  • Exploring key metrics and their impact on equity plans
  • Unveiling insights into usage patterns and planning

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Accounting
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Elena Thomas, OptionTrax
Noone Janigian, Thermofisher Scientific
Ken Lockett, OptionTrax

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 15:25 - 16:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3

6.4 Optimizing global equity plans for talent retention and an employee-centric workforce

A comprehensive exploration led by an expert panel, dissecting the complexities of equity compensation programs across diverse regions. Delve into the influential factors guiding the offering of tax-qualified plans in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Hear firsthand from two issuing companies as they uncover the regulatory and tax considerations specific to each jurisdiction and share their decision-making processes and strategies for communicating equity compensation programs across countries. Assess the current participation scenario and gain valuable perspectives as the panel discuss future changes they are contemplating.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Explore the factors shaping tax-qualified plan offerings in diverse geographical areas
  • Uncover the unique intricacies of regulatory and tax considerations in each jurisdiction
  • Gain insights into clients' decision-making processes and explore anticipated future changes in equity compensation programs

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Zackary Crumpton, Computershare
Aimee Soodan, Baker McKenzie
Rachel Ulep, eBay
Fiona Doran, Computershare

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 15:25 - 16:15
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 2

5.5 Do androids dream of equity compensation? How AI will impact pay decisions

A transformative exploration of Artificial Intelligence's (AI) impact on pay decisions and equity awards, guided by insights from our expert panel. Discover the current global AI landscape and its evolution, differentiating between Traditional and Generative AI. Delve into how algorithms are reshaping decision-making for HR and Equity Comp professionals, illustrated through practical case studies like Moog. Uncover the collaborative benefits of human-AI interaction, understanding AI as a support mechanism that reduces administrative burdens and provides crucial data insights, thereby elevating stock plan administrators and enhancing overall user experience.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Gain insights into the current global AI landscape and its evolution
  • Explore the practical application of algorithms in reshaping decision-making processes
  • Understand the collaborative benefits of human-AI interaction, reducing administrative burdens and providing valuable data insights

 

CPE CREDIT: 1.0
Field of study: Information Technology
Level: 0
Delivery method: Group internet-based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT (CE): 1.0

*CPE credits are provided for live webcasts only. Please visit our Continuing Education and Event Policies pages for more information.

Speaker/Author

Charles Russo, Computershare
Sean Trotman, Deloitte
Katie King, Moog
Adie Leung, FGE, Citi

Event date
Wednesday, 10 Apr 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Topic
Country
Breakout series
Location
Germantown 3