Despite economic pressures from rising interest rates and inflation, participation in salary sacrifice employee share plans has remained strong, as revealed by a Computershare analysis across ANZ clients. Key factors driving this resilience include the simplicity of automatic salary deductions, tax benefits, and employer matching contributions, which together make these plans appealing long-term investments. For employers, the sustained popularity of these plans highlights their value as a tool for boosting engagement, fostering a sense of ownership, and enhancing employee compensation packages to attract and retain talent.

Apave has successfully completed its second employee shareholding offer, continuing its commitment to involving employees in the Group's long-term development and performance. With 72% of eligible employees in France participating—an increase from the first offer in 2021—this initiative provides employees with shareholder opportunities through an FCPE, featuring special subscription conditions like matching contributions and discounts. Employee shareholders now hold 2.6% of Apave's capital, reinforcing the Group's dedication to employee engagement and shared success.

Stellantis has launched the second wave of its "Shares to Win" employee share purchase plan, extending participation to nearly all 230,000 employees worldwide across 18 countries. The program offers a 20% discount on shares and a 100% matching contribution on personal investments up to €1,000, aiming to increase employee ownership from the current 1.8% to 5% of the company’s capital. This initiative, part of Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 plan, fosters employee engagement and aligns their interests with the company’s performance and value creation goals.

Thales has launched its 2024 Employee Share Ownership Plan, allowing employees across 36 countries and retirees to purchase shares at a 20% discount with a 50% matching contribution on investments up to €500. The plan, which aims to strengthen employee alignment with the company’s goals, offers 600,000 shares at a discounted price of €119.69, with participants required to hold the shares for five years, except under early release conditions. This initiative, set to run from November 4–24, 2024, provides tax-efficient savings and investment opportunities for employees and retirees, supported by local legal and regulatory compliance.

Anson Resources raised A$2.3 million through an oversubscribed share purchase plan (SPP), complementing an earlier A$5 million share placement to fund its lithium brine projects in the U.S. This funding will support the development of its flagship Paradox Lithium Project, which has a projected lithium carbonate equivalent (LCE) output of 13,074 tonnes per year, as well as the nearby Green River Lithium Project. Anson’s executive chair, Bruce Richardson, noted strong shareholder endorsement for the company’s growth strategy, with plans to use patented direct lithium extraction technology to maximize production efficiency.

Being AI (NZX: BAI) announced a Share Purchase Plan (SPP) on September 12, 2024, for existing New Zealand shareholders to raise funds for acquiring complementary businesses, developing new technology, and launching Charter school initiatives. The SPP closes on September 24, 2024, with a General Offer for non-shareholders to participate in any shortfall under the SPP, closing on September 26, 2024. Both offers provide detailed terms and participation guidelines through online documents, with flexibility for late applications.

On August 22, 2024, IPH Limited announced a share purchase plan (SPP) allowing eligible shareholders in Australia and New Zealand to subscribe for up to $30,000 worth of shares without transaction costs. The SPP aims to raise up to $25 million and supplements a $100 million institutional placement completed on August 23, 2024. Proceeds from the SPP and placement will be used to fund IPH's acquisition of Bereskin & Parr and to reduce debt.