SESSION ONE: HOW BLACKOUT PERIODS IMPACT EQUITY AWARDS
What are the different ways issuers address blackout periods in their equity incentive awards, including how blackout periods impact the timing for granting or settlement of awards and the calculation of award values?  What have regulators said? What if a special blackout is in place when annual awards are scheduled to be made?  The event will focus on gathering market perspectives and sharing practices from various organizations

SESSION TWO: LTIP TREATMENT FOR RETIRESS: EVOLUTION, CHALLENGES AND BEST PRACTICES
The purpose of this session is to address the complexities and considerations surrounding the treatment of retirees in the context of LTIPs within the share plan world. The session will explore how the treatment of retirees has evolved over the years, the challenges it presents, and best practices for dealing with retirees and good leavers.

COST:
There is no cost for this chapter meeting, but registration is required. Both GEO members and non-members are welcome.

GEO’s Global Equity Insights is a unique study that delivers the best in market practice from a robust selection of global companies, in the areas of plan design, administration and communication of long-term incentives (LTI) and share purchase plans (SPP).

Morgan Stanley at Work’s annual State of the Workplace Financial Benefits Study II revealed that the stakes have been raised for companies as employees focus on the role and value of financial workplace benefits, including equity compensation, financial wellness and retirement preparation. On the other hand, companies looking to support their talent need to understand the evolving expectations of employees and potentially adjust their offerings to stay ahead.

At a pivotal moment for the future of work, companies can help their businesses and employees thrive.

Please join the GEO UK community at this fun event; it’s your opportunity to get your hands dirty to support a great initiative, have some fun whilst networking and win points for the GEO UK leaderboard at our Quiz - as well as pick up some goodies!

GEO is the leading global share ownership community. In the UK, this community is enhanced by our supporters and every single individual who contributes to our regular chapter events by hosting, presenting or attending. During the global pandemic, the GEO UK community came together virtually to support each other and celebrate support for a range of charities close to our hearts.

Now that we can meet up again, we’re excited to launch a charitable and community support initiative. This May, we invite the GEO UK community to give back to our wider community by partnering with Whale and Dolphin conservation at a special event in London. We will be joining together to take part in a litter picking activity followed by a quiz, networking and drinks and we would love for you to join us.

Registration and bag drop will take place at the Square Pig 30-32 Procter Street, London WC1V 6NX for a 4pm start at Lincoln Inn Fields. Following the charity event, we will head back to the Square Pig.