June 10, 2024
Decoding Compensation – Unveiling Trends in Say on Pay 2024
In our recent study we examined the latest trends in Say on Pay by analyzing the results of over 100 AGM’s. Our favorite key take aways:
- An increasing number of companies are adopting equity-based Board fees, aligning their cash-to-equity ratios with prevailing market standards
- The mix of executive pay has largely stayed consistent, while the use of performance-based vesting in LTIs has increased significantly
- The strategic importance and long-term nature of ESG are driving more companies to include these factors in their LTI plans
- Despite strong calls from proxy advisors and institutional investors, there has been limited openness in the disclosure of performance targets
For more information and the full study contact international@hcm.com .