"If 6 was 9," Jimi Hendrix once pondered, questioning the nature of reality & perception. While we might not have a psychedelic soundtrack to accompany us, today's story will dive into a similarly math-focused conundrum: Does a CEO with a 6x salary ownership requirement have it twice as hard as a CEO with a 3x…
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5 Tips for Crafting a Best-In-Class Stock Ownership Guideline Compliance Statement
Stock ownership guidelines are one of the most powerful tools to align executive and shareholder interests. As a corporate HR or legal professional, you understand the importance of keeping executives and Directors informed about their stock ownership guideline compliance status. But how can you make sure your compliance statements really pack a punch? With years…
Meaningful Stock Ownership Guidelines: A Path to Keeping Moral Hazard in Check
With the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the concept of moral hazard has been getting significant airtime. Don’t take my word for it, just check out the search trend below (and by who – hello, Washington, D.C. policy makers / enforcers!) Since it’s been a while between economics classes for me, I needed a…
Clawback Compliance Unleashed: How Stock Ownership Guidelines Can Help You Tame the Beast
As a public company executive or Board member, you’re likely familiar with stock ownership guidelines. These are policies that require executives or Directors to own a minimum amount of company stock within a specified time. The purpose of these guidelines is to align the interests of executives and shareholders, and to demonstrate long-term commitment to…