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VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT

3 December 2025, 5 - 6:30am MST

GEO BRAZIL CHAPTER MEETING

Brazil
Virtual

All plan types

Brazil

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES IN EQUITY COMPENSATION: THE VIEW OF BRAZILIANS ABROAD

This online session, organized by GEO Brazil, brings together Brazilian professionals working across Europe to explore global perspectives in equity compensation — from design and compliance to governance, technology, and investor expectations.

The discussion will highlight how different market contexts shape the administration and communication of equity plans worldwide.

We will also hear from experts regarding an update on the Supreme Court decision regarding the taxation of stock options for individual income tax purposes

The 90-minute event will feature three segments offering complementary viewpoints — issuer, system provider, and investor — followed by a discussion on international career experiences and professional development in the equity compensation field.

SESSION ONE: Issuer Perspective
This panel will examine the challenges and opportunities companies face when implementing global equity plans. Topics include balancing compliance, taxation, and employee experience; managing differences between jurisdictions; and sharing practical lessons learned in communication and financial education.

SESSION TWO: System Provider and Investor Perspective
This segment focuses on how technology providers and investors contribute to strong governance and transparency in global equity programs. The panel will discuss emerging trends, compliance best practices, and how investors assess equity plans in multinational organizations.

LOCATION:
This meeting is online. Zoom instructions will be sent to you as the meeting date approaches.

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.

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

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

2 December 2025, 4 - 7pm CST

GEO TEXAS CHAPTER - DALLAS

DALLAS, TX

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All plan types

USA

Join your fellow chapter members for an evening of high-level networking at one of the city's most prestigious and exclusive venues, The Cowboy's Club.

This event is dedicated solely to connection and relationship building within our professional community. Step inside this private setting to forge new connections, reconnect with peers, and discuss industry trends in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

LOCATION:
The Cowboy Club
The Star in Frisco, at 5 Cowboys Way
Suite 200
Frisco, TX 75034

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.

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

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We look forward to seeing you.

The Texas Chapter Team

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

4 December 2025, 4 - 7pm CST

GEO TEXAS CHAPTER - HOUSTON

HOUSTON, TX

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All plan types

USA

Join your fellow chapter members for an evening of high-level networking at one of the city's most prestigious and beautiful venues, the River Oaks Country Club.

This event is dedicated solely to connection and relationship building within our professional community. Step inside this private setting to forge new connections, reconnect with peers, and discuss industry trends in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

LOCATION:
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Boulevard
Houston, TX 77019

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.

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

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We look forward to seeing you.

The Texas Chapter Team

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

3 December 2025, 4 - 7pm CST

GEO TEXAS CHAPTER - AUSTIN

AUSTIN, TX

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All plan types

USA

Join your fellow chapter members for an evening of high-level networking at the lovely Juliet Italian Kitchen in the Arboretum.

This event is dedicated solely to connection and relationship building within our professional community. Step inside this private setting to forge new connections, reconnect with peers, and discuss industry trends in an elegant and relaxed atmosphere.

LOCATION:
Juliet-Arboretum
10000 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.

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

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We look forward to seeing you.

The Texas Chapter Team

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IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT

18 November 2025, 11am - 1pm MST

COLORADO CHAPTER MEETING

Greenwood, CO

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All plan types

USA

Get your employee benefit and equity programs ready for a strong year-end and a seamless start to the busy season.

Join fellow Denver-area compensation and benefits professionals for a dynamic, insight-packed session designed to help you navigate the most critical aspects of year-end preparation and beyond. Gain practical strategies and proven best practices in four key areas:

• Equity Plan Health Checks
Identify and resolve potential issues before year-end filings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence going into Q1.

• Year-End, Q1, and Busy Season Readiness
Follow a comprehensive roadmap to streamline administration, stay ahead of deadlines, and prepare effectively for audits.

• Maximizing ROI on Participant Education
Discover impactful ways to boost employee engagement — and measure the real return on your financial wellness and retirement communications.

• Smarter Plan Design for Better Administration
Learn how strategic design decisions can simplify administration, minimize compliance risk, and improve employee outcomes.

Prepare your programs, empower your people, and set your organization up for success in the year ahead.

LOCATION
6400 S Fiddler's Green Circle
Suite 1100
Greenwood Village, CO
80111

There is no cost for this chapter meeting.

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

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ARTICLE

15 November 2025

HOW AN EMPLOYEE SHARE SCHEME FUELS GROWTH FOR TECH STARTUP

RSM

Private and pre-IPO companies

All plan types

Australia

Australian tech startups can use Employee Share Schemes (ESS) to attract and retain skilled talent by offering employees equity that aligns their interests with the company’s growth, especially when cash is tight. The ESS startup concessional regime makes this tax-effective by taxing employees only at a liquidity event and allowing shares to be offered at a discount, giving employees real ownership and potential upside. Eligible companies and employees must meet specific criteria, and when set up correctly, ESS can turn staff into true partners in growth, helping startups move from early-stage survival to long-term success.

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IN-PERSON REGIONAL EVENT

12 November 2025, 9am - 6pm GMT

PAN EUROPEAN REGIONAL EVENT

London UK

Global

This year, we’re excited to host our event at a brand-new, centrally located venue, bringing together more than 200 attendees from Europe, the US, and across the globe.

With influential equity compensation decision-makers under one roof and three essential content streams, PERE 2025 offers a unique opportunity to strengthen your connections and enhance your global share plan knowledge.

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ARTICLE

11 November 2025

WORK SHARE SCHEME ACQUISITIONS A RISK

SA Magazine

Employee engagement

All plan types

Australia

An SMSF generally cannot acquire shares issued under a remuneration-based employee share scheme, except in limited circumstances such as when the shares come from a listed company and meet related-party rules. Experts warn that these arrangements often create compliance risks, including breaches around asset acquisition, valuation at market value, and potential non-arm’s-length income issues if discounts apply. Trustees are urged to assess eligibility and compliance upfront, as problems commonly arise when transactions are completed before proper advice is sought.

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ARTICLE

6 November 2025

IT’S TIME FOR THE CHANCELLOR TO REVITALISE EMPLOYEE SHARE OWNERSHIP PLANS

Kirsteen Sullivan MP

Legal and regulatory

Save as you earn (SAYE)

UK and Channel Islands

Employee share ownership plans are widely used in the UK but poorly understood by MPs, and outdated design is contributing to falling participation despite clear benefits for workers, businesses, and productivity. SAYE and SIP schemes in particular have not kept pace with a more mobile workforce, with long lock-in periods and complexity discouraging take-up even as government policy seeks to broaden share ownership. With strong cross-business support and clear economic upside, the new government has a timely opportunity to modernise these plans—such as shortening holding periods—to revitalise employee ownership and inclusive growth.

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