Say on Pay Archives - CFO

Shareholder Engagement Disclosures Shot Up in 2018

Risk & Compliance

Shareholder Engagement Disclosures Shot Up in 2018

Appeasing investors with shareholder engagement disclosures was a significant trend this year: Equilar report.

By David McCann | December 27, 2018

SEC Move Could Lessen Proxy Advisers’ Influence

Risk & Compliance

SEC Move Could Lessen Proxy Advisers’ Influence

The commission rescinds guidance that led investment managers to outsource their proxy-voting decisions to proxy advisers.

By David McCann | September 18, 2018

Human Resources

Balance Due

Boards seek the optimal compensation formula to satisfy all sides in the conflict over executive pay packages.

By Keith Button | July 26, 2017

CEO Pay Rose by 6% in 2016

Human Capital & Careers

CEO Pay Rose by 6% in 2016

It was the biggest gain in compensation for chief executives in three years, Equilar reports.

By William Sprouse | June 21, 2017

The Growing Importance of Proxies

Risk & Compliance

The Growing Importance of Proxies

Aiming to thwart shareholder activism, public companies' proxy statements are presenting shareholders with ever-more information and greater detail.

By David McCann | February 10, 2017

CEO Pay Ratio Lower than Expected: Mercer

Risk & Compliance

CEO Pay Ratio Lower than Expected: Mercer

Research suggests the average ratio between CEO compensation and that of a typical worker is closer to 200:1 than the widely reported 300:1.

By David McCann | September 28, 2016

Top CFOs’ Pay Rises 18.7% to $3.4M Since 2011

Human Capital & Careers

Top CFOs’ Pay Rises 18.7% to $3.4M Since 2011

An Equilar survey finds CFO pay growth at S&P 500 firms outpacing that of CEOs and performance-based equity gaining prominence.

By Matthew Heller | August 25, 2016

Pay Ratio Rule Gives Shareholders Better Exec Comp Info

Risk & Compliance

Pay Ratio Rule Gives Shareholders Better Exec Comp Info

High CEO pay relative to other employees can erode morale, productivity, and loyalty, and thus the bottom line, says an AFL-CIO offical.

By Heather Slavkin Corzo | October 1, 2015

Shareholder ‘No’ Votes on Directors Rise

Risk & Compliance

Shareholder ‘No’ Votes on Directors Rise

Equity holders also appear to be increasingly dissatisfied with executive compensation plans.

By Matthew Heller | March 23, 2015

Shareholder ‘No’ Votes on Pay Show Uptick

Risk & Compliance

Shareholder ‘No’ Votes on Pay Show Uptick

A new report on the 2014 proxy season show a rise in the number of executive compensation plans that failed to receive majority shareholder support.

By Matthew Heller | October 20, 2014

Risk Management

Dismay on Pay

Why say on pay won&spamp;rsquo;t be any easier the second time around.

By Sarah Johnson | March 1, 2012

Say on Pay Makes for More Proxy Tinkering

Human Capital & Careers

Say on Pay Makes for More Proxy Tinkering

Few companies got negative say-on-pay votes this year, but many are planning changes to win even greater shareholder approval next year.

By David McCann | August 3, 2011