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ARTICLE
14 October 2024
STELLANTIS BROADENS EMPLOYEE SHARE PURCHASE PLAN TO NEARLY ENTIRE GLOBAL WORKFORCE
External News

Yahoo Finance

Design and strategy
All plan types
Netherlands

Stellantis has launched the second wave of its "Shares to Win" employee share purchase plan, expanding it to 18 countries and making it available to nearly all of its 230,000 employees worldwide. Following the successful initial wave in 2023, this plan offers employees a 20% discount and a 100% matching contribution up to €1,000 to promote greater ownership and connection to the company. Stellantis aims to grow employee ownership from 1.8% to 5% over the next few years, aligning with its commitment to employee involvement under the “Care” pillar of its Dare Forward 2030 plan.

ARTICLE
11 October 2024
UK BANK MONZO VALUED AT $5.9 BLN IN EMPLOYEE SHARE SALE
External News

Reuters

Trending now
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

British digital bank Monzo recently saw employees sell shares to investors, including Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, in a transaction valuing the company at £4.5 billion ($5.9 billion). This follows a March funding round that valued Monzo at £4 billion, marking continued investor confidence as the digital bank reports its first full-year profit and plans expansion in Europe and the U.S. This secondary sale aligns with a broader recovery in European fintech valuations, as seen with Revolut's $45 billion valuation in August.

ARTICLE
10 October 2024
EMPLOYEES IN UZBEKISTAN TO BE REWARDED WITH COMPANY SHARES
External News

The Times of Central Asia

General
All plan types

Uzbekistan is introducing a new initiative, developed by the National Agency for Perspective Projects (NAPP), to reward employees with shares in companies as part of additional incentive programs. Modeled on the ESOP system, the initiative aims to enhance employee engagement, improve labor relations, boost welfare, and develop the domestic capital market. While participation will be voluntary, joint stock companies with over 50% state ownership must implement the plan, and employees using up to one month's salary to purchase shares will enjoy a personal income tax exemption.

ARTICLE
10 October 2024
OPENAI IS IN THE BUSINESS OF MAKING OPENAI EMPLOYEES RICH
External News

Sherwood News

 

 

 

Trending now
All plan types
USA

OpenAI has compensated its employees generously, with stock compensation ranging from $400,000 to $2,000,000 per employee in the first half of 2024, following a $6.6 billion funding round that valued the company at $157 billion. OpenAI projects explosive revenue growth, aiming to scale from $4 billion in 2024 to $100 billion by 2029, although this aggressive expansion comes with high compute costs that are expected to reach $5 billion this year alone. Given the lucrative compensation and opportunities to cash out equity, several longtime employees have left, capitalizing on their wealth and demand in the tech sector, highlighting challenges OpenAI may face in retaining talent amid mission shifts.

IN-PERSON CHAPTER EVENT
10 October 2024, 12 - 2pm MDT
GREATER ROCKIES, UTAH CHAPTER MEETING
Utah

Draper

All plan types
USA

Join the GEO Greater Rockies Chapter for an engaging afternoon of interactive roundtable discussions, followed by a networking event complete with snacks! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local share plan professionals, exchange insights, and explore real-world challenges in equity compensation. Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge or broaden your professional network, this session provides a dynamic platform to learn, collaborate, and strengthen industry connections in a relaxed setting.

LOCATION
HealthEquity
15 W Scenic Pointe Dr
#100
Draper, UT 84020

There is no charge to attend this meeting.  Both members and non-members are welcome to join. 

VIRTUAL CHAPTER EVENT
9 October 2024, 8 - 9am PDT
UK CHAPTER MEETING
UK CHAPTER MEETING

Manchester

All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

Join industry experts to gain insights into current trends and best practices for communicating with share plan participants, we will also answer your burning questions on the latest news in our industry with our hot topics roundtable! Whether you are a seasoned share plan professional, or someone newer to the industry, we have you covered - come meet, learn and network with everyone.

LOCATION
This is a virtual meeting.  Details will be sent after registration.

Both GEO Member and non-members can attend at no cost, but registration is required.

ARTICLE
8 October 2024
UK - BIG NEWS: IA PRINCIPLES OF REMUNERATION 2025 PUBLISHED!
External News

Tapestry Compliance

Legal and regulatory
All plan types
UK and Channel Islands

The Investment Association (IA) has released its updated Principles of Remuneration, setting expectations for the 2025 AGM season and beyond, emphasizing long-term value creation, strategic alignment, and improved company-investor consultation. Notable changes include the removal of the 5% dilution limit for discretionary share plans, potential exceptions to the 10% dilution limit for high-growth companies, and the exclusion of all-employee plans from the requirement for shareholder re-approval every 10 years. The IA clarifies that these principles serve as guidelines rather than strict rules, offering companies more flexibility while maintaining alignment with shareholder expectations.

LIVE WEBCAST
8 October 2024, 9 - 10am PDT
GLOBAL SHARE PLAN RANKINGS STUDY: INSIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP - US/Europe Timezone Compatible
Webcast

Global Share Plans Ranking Study Sponsors

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

Join us for an in-depth session on the Global Share Plan Rankings Study, a comprehensive analysis of employee share schemes worldwide. This study examines how receptive various countries are to implementing and participating in employee share schemes.

Discover which nations are leading the way in fostering these programs, driving corporate growth, and enhancing employee prosperity. Additionally, learn about countries on the cusp of transformation, ready to benefit from reforms that make employee share schemes more attractive.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify the top countries that excel in nurturing employee share schemes
  • Gain insights into the factors that influence the successful adoption of employee share schemes in different countries, from regulatory environments to cultural attitude
  • Discover common barriers that prevent the adoption of employee share schemes

 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

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

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

LIVE WEBCAST
2 October 2024, 4 - 5pm PDT
GLOBAL SHARE PLAN RANKINGS STUDY: INSIGHTS, OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE FUTURE OF EMPLOYEE OWNERSHIP - Australia/Asia Timezone Compatible
Webcast

Global Share Plans Ranking Study Sponsors

Data and business intelligence
All plan types
Global

Join us for an in-depth session on the Global Share Plan Rankings Study, a comprehensive analysis of employee share schemes worldwide. This study examines how receptive various countries are to implementing and participating in employee share schemes.

Discover which nations are leading the way in fostering these programs, driving corporate growth, and enhancing employee prosperity. Additionally, learn about countries on the cusp of transformation, ready to benefit from reforms that make employee share schemes more attractive.

KEY LEARNING POINTS:

  • Identify the top countries that excel in nurturing employee share schemes
  • Gain insights into the factors that influence the successful adoption of employee share schemes in different countries, from regulatory environments to cultural attitude
  • Discover common barriers that prevent the adoption of employee share schemes

 

COST
GEO members: No charge
GEO non-members*: $85 

Become a GEO member to attend webcasts for free in the future!

*Fees are non-refundable. Recordings are available to access on-demand following the webcast.

CPE Credit Hours: 1.0*
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Levels: O
Delivery Method: Group Internet-Based
Advanced Preparation: None

CEP Continuing Education (CE) credit: 1.0 credits

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

REGISTER TO ATTEND
Registration is required. Connection and login instructions are sent to registered participants prior to this webcast.

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