Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC

Are you missing the most important data point in pay analysis? Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, reveals the key oversight. He spotlights analyzing realized or realizable pay over target pay for meaningful evaluation. Learn exactly why this multi-year actual pay lens provides the clearest view of performance linkage. This is a repost. Given the continued relevance of this discussion, we are sharing it again. Tune into our conversation by clicking the link below. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

Are you evaluating pay and performance alignment but unsure what misalignment means? Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, discusses when lagging performance indicates a need to reexamine goals. Higher pay coupled with weaker performance can indicate incentive targets may require adjustment. Tune in to hear his guidance for compensation committees on recalibrating goals if the pay-performance connection seems off. This is a repost. Given the continued relevance of this discussion, we are sharing it again. Learn more by clicking the link in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

How can you analyze equity awards in pay-for-performance evaluation? Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, recommends assessing restricted stock’s value after three to five years rather than grant date estimates. Listen for an in-depth look at measuring salaries, bonuses and incentives to gauge alignment. This is a repost. Given the continued relevance of this discussion, we are sharing it again. Click the link in the comments to hear the full episode. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

White House Asserts Authority Over Federal Regulatory Agencies Through Recent Executive Order Executive Order gives President final word on rules issued by federal regulatory agencies. Agency activities will be subject to review to ensure consistency with President’s policies and priorities. Agency chairs will be required to coordinate policy with White House. On February 18, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order which outlines the working relationship between the President and federal regulatory agencies. Click the link in the comments to read more on the key elements of the Executive Order.

Evaluating the alignment between executive pay and company performance is a critical governance task for compensation committees. On today’s episode, Jamie McGough, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, gives insights for committees seeking to enhance oversight of pay programs through pay-performance analysis. Jamie details key considerations around time frames, pay elements and performance metrics that yield the most meaningful evaluation. He also unpacks common analysis pitfalls and how to overcome imperfect data. This is a repost. Given the continued relevance of this discussion, we are sharing it again. Learn more in the episode linked in the comments below. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback

Tariffs and Their Impact on Executive Pay Governance in Canada Earlier this week, President Trump announced the U.S. would be moving forward with tariffs on Canadian goods although the extent and impact of tariffs is still very uncertain. In this client alert, we focus on the following executive compensation-related implications of tariffs and considerations for compensation committees as they navigate Q1 meetings: - Incentive plan adjustments and principles - The impact of a volatile CAD-USD F/X rate on compensation programs - ?Long-term incentive award sizing and equity mix during times of share price volatility and decline Click the link in the comments to read the full client alert.

A sincere thank you to our sponsors, RSM, Stout, EY, Grant Thornton (US), KPMG US, Jones Day, Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, BDO, PwC, and Foss & Company, for joining us last week to discuss how we can continue building on our success together. Your ongoing support and commitment to fostering continuous learning and growth among our 900+ Atlanta members is deeply appreciated. Lejla I. Dickson, Drew Goldman,Dan Kaufman,Scott Law,Johnny Lee, Nataly Lopes Marks, Ryan Neff,Cigdem Oktem,Amy Pandit,Joyce Reto, Daniel Rodda

Yesterday our virtual program focused on what lies ahead for executive compensation in 2025 and beyond. Thank you Darren Moskovitz, Alan J. Kaplan, and Victoria Barnard for sharing your expertise and observations of best practices in compenstation.

ISS Revokes Policy on Board Diversity ISS will no longer consider board diversity when issuing vote recommendations on directors. Read more about this client alert here: https://lnkd.in/gRhRqB7V

How can companies avoid retirement-related risks? Edward Hauder of Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC outlines key factors for managing executive retirement. Without clear coordination between equity plans, severance and deferral arrangements, companies risk compliance issues and leadership instability. Setting clear policies helps ensure smoother transitions. Watch the full episode — click the link in the comments. #Compensation #Wages #SPAC #Equity #ExecutiveCompensation #Clawback