Executive Compensation Actions You Should Be Taking Now To Prepare for a Merger Executive Compensation Podcast: Conversations on Executive Pay & Compensation Committee Governance

On today's episode, we’re joined by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC’s Robert Romanchek, Partner, and Mike Withey, Lead Consultant. Robert and Mike discuss executive compensation strategies for mergers and acquisitions.



Key Takeaways:



(02:21) Prepare executive compensation programs in advance for future mergers and acquisitions transactions.

(04:20) Use double trigger vesting for equity awards, except when the buyer won't assume awards.

(08:29) Cover annual incentives and have prorated payout provisions.

(13:16) Ensure severance arrangements address parachute payment tax issues.

(15:15) Use special retention awards selectively for critical talent.

(17:31) Distinguish between pre-close and post-close retention strategies.

(23:45) Understand key concepts of 280G excise tax rules.





Robert Romanchek - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-romanchek-36a4bb1a/

Mike Withey -
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-withey-81829217a/





This episode is brought to you by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC. Learn more by visiting MeridianCP.com.

 





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