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ARTICLE
23 October 2026
OCBC Uses Treasury Shares for Employee Share Scheme
External News

OCBC / SGXNet

Operational effectiveness
All plan types
Singapore

Notice of use of treasury shares in connection with employee share scheme arrangements.

ARTICLE
23 October 2026
Sime Darby Advances Combined Share Grant and Option Incentive Plan
External News

Sime Darby / Bursa

Design and strategy
Stock options

Bursa approved listing of shares representing up to 3% of issued share capital under proposed combined LTIP, subject to conditions.

ARTICLE
22 October 2026
Micron Introduces Global Profit-Linked Bonus Combining Cash and Share Awards
External News

Reuters

Design and strategy
Restricted shares
Global
USA

Micron announced a quarterly bonus programme linked to profits, with half paid in cash and half in shares vesting after one year.

ARTICLE
22 October 2026
Top Glove Issues Additional Shares Under Employee Option Scheme
External News

Top Glove / SGXNet

Trending now
Stock options

Additional shares issued under the company's employee option scheme.

ARTICLE
22 October 2026
Sunway Proposes Employee Share Option Scheme Covering Up to 10% of Shares
External News

Sunway Berhad / Bursa

Design and strategy
Stock options

Proposed ESOS with capacity of up to 10% of issued shares and proposed participation by eligible executive directors.

VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT
19 November 2026, 2 - 3pm MST
Utah Chapter Meeting | A Round-the-World Tour of Share Plan Compliance Filings - VIRTUAL
utah virtual

Virtual

Trending now
All plan types
USA

SPEAKERS: Sarah Bruce, Tapestry Compliance | Tom Parker, Tapestry Compliance

Managing share plans across multiple jurisdictions requires organizations to navigate a range of legal and compliance filing requirements. This session provides an overview of the key non-tax filing obligations associated with operating share plans internationally, examining core requirements, filing processes and common compliance considerations across jurisdictions. It will also highlight relevant recent developments and regulatory updates, helping participants identify current requirements and practical considerations for maintaining compliant global share plans.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

  • Identify key legal and compliance filing requirements associated with operating share plans across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Describe common filing processes, obligations and compliance considerations for global share plans.
  • Assess how recent legal and regulatory developments may affect share plan filing requirements and ongoing compliance.

LOCATION:

This is a virtual meeting. Login details for Zoom will be provided upon registration.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT:

CPE credit*: 1.0* hours
Field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credit

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

COST:

There is no cost to attend this chapter meeting. Both members and non-members are welcome, but registration is required.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
17 November 2026, 4 - 6pm CET
Italy Chapter Meeting | One Function, Three Perspectives; Equity Incentives Across the Workforce - MILAN
ITALY

Milan, Italy

Italy

Join the GEO Italy Chapter in Milan for an afternoon of industry insights, real-world case studies and networking, exploring how employee share ownership and equity incentives can engage and reward individuals at every level of an organization.

From broad-based share plans designed for operational workforces to executive incentives and bespoke CEO arrangements, our speakers from three leading Italian companies will share distinct approaches to equity compensation.

Discover how organizations tailor plan design, communication and engagement strategies to different employee populations, balancing business objectives with the needs of participants.

Following the discussion, connect with fellow equity and share plan professionals over drinks and light bites.

ABOUT THE SESSION:

Italgas | All-Employee Share Ownership
Discover how Italgas has developed an all-employee share plan spanning Italy and Greece, designed to engage a predominantly operational workforce, and explore the practical considerations of making share ownership accessible to a diverse employee population.

Prysmian | Executive Equity Incentives
As one of the first Italian companies to introduce employee share plans, Prysmian will share its approach to executive equity incentives, exploring how share-based rewards can support leadership engagement, performance and long-term business objectives.

Executive Equity Awards 
From incentive design to investor engagement and shareholder approval: key considerations behind a targeted CEO equity award. 

Together, these perspectives will offer valuable insights into the flexibility of equity compensation, and the different approaches organisations can take to engage, motivate and reward their people.

REGISTER NOW AND JOIN US IN MILAN!

LOCATION:
Gianni & Origoni
Piazza Belgioioso, 2
20121 Milan, Italy

LANGUAGE: 
This event will be conducted in Italian.

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY: Gianni & Origoni

REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. 
There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
19 November 2026, 6:30 - 9pm CET
Belgium Chapter Meeting | ETEX LTI Policy and Defending LTIOPs to the Board - BRUSSELS
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Brussels, Belgium

Belgium

Join the GEO Belgium Chapter for an engaging session on designing and defending LTIPs at board level, followed by drinks, light bites and networking with fellow equity professionals.

SPEAKERS: Erik Mathys, Etex | Matthieu Sabonnadiere, Banque Transatlantique

As organizations balance talent retention, cost control and increasing scrutiny of compensation outcomes, the design and effectiveness of long-term incentive plans are receiving greater attention from boards and other stakeholders. Using Etex’s LTI policy as a practical case study, this session examines key considerations when developing an LTIP, including the decision to implement a plan, choice of award instrument, selection of performance measures and KPIs, and approaches to structuring payouts. The speakers will also explore the challenges companies can face when presenting LTIP proposals to the board and share practical approaches for building the business case and supporting effective decision-making.

KEY LEARNING POINTS

  • Identify key considerations when determining whether to implement an LTIP and selecting an appropriate award structure.
  • Assess approaches to selecting performance measures, KPIs and payout structures that support organizational objectives.
  • Evaluate strategies for developing and presenting the business case for an LTIP to the board.

LOCATION:
KPMG
Luchthaven Brussel Nationaal 1K 
1930 Zaventem 
Belgium
 

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY: 

REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this chapter meeting; registration is required.

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
3 December 2026, 1:30 - 6:30pm EET
Nordic Chapter Meeting | The Nordic Equity Landscape; Compliance, Compensation and Global Insights - HELSINKI
helsinki

Helsinki, Finland

Finland

Join the GEO Nordic Chapter in Finland for an afternoon of expert insights, practical discussions and networking, exploring the evolving landscape of global equity compensation and executive remuneration.

From navigating cross-border compliance and reporting requirements to understanding the latest Nordic executive pay trends, our expert speakers will share practical strategies, emerging developments and international perspectives to help organisations stay competitive.

Following the sessions, connect with fellow equity and share plan professionals over drinks and light bites.

SESSION 1: Expanding Beyond Borders: Navigating Global Equity Compliance

SPEAKERS: Anastasia Lappalainen, Kempower I Olivia Rodrigo, Tapestry Compliance I Andrew Quayle, CMS I Thomas Lewin, ShareForce 

Explore the challenges of managing share-based incentives across international borders. Our expert panel will discuss practical approaches to navigating tax, reporting, filing and regulatory requirements, sharing strategies to simplify compliance and support global expansion.

SESSION 2: Nordic Executive Compensation: Latest Trends and Insights

PRESENTED BY: Allshares

Discover the latest trends shaping executive compensation across the Nordic region, drawing on findings from Allshares' recent surveys. Explore emerging practices, market developments and key considerations for organisations reviewing their executive remuneration strategies.

SESSION 3: Nordic Executive Pay Through a Global Lens: What to Keep, Adopt and Adapt

SPEAKERS: Krista Pudas, Metso Oyj I Vanda Kiss, Nokia Oyj I Pekka Hukkanen, Orion Oyj 

How does Nordic executive remuneration compare with practices in other global markets?

Drawing on Finnish, Central European and US perspectives, our experts will explore the strengths of Nordic remuneration models, highlight key differences in market practices and discuss which international approaches could help organisations attract, motivate and retain top talent.

REGISTER NOW AND JOIN US IN FINLAND!

LOCATION:
Allshares
Aleksanterinkatu 13
00100 Helsinki
Finland

GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY:

REGISTRATION AND COST:
Members and non-members are welcome to attend. There is no cost for this chapter meeting; registration is required.

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