GEO’s Global Share Plan Basics Bootcamp provided a practical introduction to global share plans. This program, specifically designed for emerging practitioners, brought together experts from accounting, tax, legal, and administrative disciplines to partner with Issuer colleagues and present attendees with a globally-focused starter pack of core concepts and real-life case studies. Areas covered in this track include introductions to securities law and compliance, taxation, mobility, accounting and reporting, and executive compensation. Also integrated into the program is a pragmatic overview of global share plan communications, understanding employee perspectives, administrator challenges and dealing with risk areas such as data privacy and data security. The program series is wrapped up with a hands-on Microsoft Excel session covering some of the most frequently utilized functions by share plan professionals. Ideal candidates are in their first few years of developing a career in the equity compensation world or those interested a “big picture” basic overview of our industry. Each topic covered by our presenters focused on both the global perspective and the practical application of the concepts covered. Each session was presented by an industry expert in a specific field of discipline and, when appropriate, co-presented with a peer Issuer to provide case study perspective. This session: - Introduction to Global Share Plans Overall Program LineUp: - Introduction to Global Share Plans - Securities Laws & Compliance - Overview of Share Plan Taxation - Basic Accounting & Reporting - Introduction to Mobility - Introduction to Executive Compensation - Data Privacy - Excel Essentials for Global Share Plan Practitioners

Embark on the journey of designing and implementing a new share plan, a significant challenge and a golden opportunity to craft a plan tailored for today's dynamic business landscape. As we navigate the complexities brought about by remote and mobile workforces, intense talent competition, market volatility, and increased scrutiny by institutional shareholders, this session offers a roadmap to efficiently and effectively operate an equity plan.

GEO AWARD WINNER - 2023 Best Plan Communications (over 75,000 employees) Join us for an engaging session where we delve into the success story of Anglo American plc, a global mining giant with a diverse workforce spanning 19 countries. With a focus on their MyShare global share plan, we will explore how they achieved an outstanding 36% take-up rate in the first year, surpassing their 10% goal. The session will also shed light on the challenges they faced, their innovative communication strategy, and the valuable lessons learned.

Join us for an enlightening webcast as we delve into the insights uncovered by the Global Equity Insights Survey. During this session, we will retrospectively examine the key findings from the 2023 survey, shedding light on global trends in equity compensation and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the evolving landscape and its implications for companies worldwide.

Start the new year with our expert panel exploring well-being. Join a lively session where personal stories, both positive and challenging, create a shared experience. The panel will highlight companies with successful wellness programs, offering practical examples for creating a thriving work environment.

Although long-term incentive awards have long been a key component of executive total compensation packages in public companies, they have been growing in prominence at private companies as a viable tool to attract and retain top talent. Join us for a discussion of the pros and cons of cash and equity-based LTI awards at private companies and how the selection of the appropriate LTI vehicle is linked to program goals and the life cycle stage of the company.

The SEC's final Pay vs. Performance (PvP) rule, released in August 2022, triggered a frantic race among issuers to understand and comply with its complex requirements. As a result, the 2023 proxy season became unforgettable for proxy preparers at both issuers and service providers. Equity Methods invites you to join their webcast, where they delve into their PvP database, housing over 600 PvP disclosures.

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With the accelerating emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in a rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses must prioritize identifying and retaining their most skilled employees, particularly within the internal IT and digital sectors. Failing to do so can lead to the loss of valuable resources and hinder a company's competitive edge. Join us in an enlightening discussion as GEO Fellows delve into the powerful potential of equity programs, showcasing how these programs can serve as a unique instrument to incentivize and retain top talent, enabling businesses to thrive in the digital age.

GEO is committed to keeping you up to date on the latest developments happening around the world. This quarterly webcast series, "Global Equity Updates," is designed to easily keep abreast of the fast-paced changes happening in equity compensation. This webcast will cover new regulations, new reporting obligations, and other guidance recently issued or of interest in the industry during the recent quarter.