Explore Experian's groundbreaking global freeshare award initiative, which introduced share grants in countries where employees had never received them before. This session will reveal the unique challenges faced, including effective communication of plan details, ensuring employee understanding, and maximising participation rates. Discover how Experian incentivised long-term commitment with a bonus award for employees who retained their shares for three years. 

Attendees will gain insights into why employees favored shares over cash and how this aligns with Experian’s broader goals. Learn from Experian’s experience to enhance your own strategies for clear communication and driving employee engagement.

KEY LEARNINGS:

• Discover the challenges and solutions for rolling out a global freeshare award initiative
• Learn how strategic incentives like bonus shares can boost employee retention and alignment with company goals
• Understand the importance of effective communication in maximising participation and employee engagement

Discover why cash-settling or using phantom awards can be a practical solution for global equity plans in this session. Our expert panel will demystify the process, covering when it’s appropriate to cash settle—such as in cases of complex administration or legal issues in regions like China, the Philippines, or Vietnam. Learn about different cash-settled structures, including how they compare to pure phantom awards, and gain insights into documentation, administration, and common pitfalls. Understand the risks involved, such as Canadian Salary Deferral Rules and securities laws impacting derivatives.

KEY LEARNINGS:

• Learn when and why to use cash-settlement or phantom awards for global equity plans
• Explore different cash-settled structures and how to effectively document and administer them
• Identify potential risks and pitfalls, including regional legal issues and securities laws

Explore the financial reporting impacts of share plan designs in this case-study presentation by Amadeus. The expert panel will cover the financial reporting impacts of share plan designs and the key requirements of IFRS 2, including how various plan designs influence valuations, amortisation, and expense recognition.

Learn about the complexities of performance plans, effective reporting and disclosure practices, and strategies for communicating impacts to stakeholders. This session is perfect for HR and equity compensation professionals looking to enhance their understanding and application of IFRS 2.

KEY LEARNINGS:

• Understand the requirements of IFRS 2 and its implications for share-based payments
• Learn how different plan designs affect valuation, amortisation, and performance plans
• Discover best practices for reporting, disclosure, and stakeholder communication under IFRS 2

Discover how broad-based employee share ownership programs can be a game-changer for your organisation, especially during challenging times. This session will highlight the importance of cohesive teamwork, mutual trust, and accountability in achieving success.

Learn how inclusive and wide-reaching equity programs can attract, motivate, and retain employees. Hear from innovative companies about their successful equity plans and strategies, including special retention grants, celebration grants, and stock purchase plans. Explore how these programs can drive corporate strategic goals and maintain competitiveness in a tough talent market.

KEY LEARNINGS:

• Understand the benefits of broad-based employee share ownership programs in fostering trust, accountability, and organisational success
• Discover strategies for designing inclusive equity programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent
• Learn from success stories about using equity as a long-term incentive to navigate challenges and remain competitive