Articles, White Papers & Studies - Part 3

CEO Pay Up 7% for Early Filers - Realized vs. Realizable Pay Enters Pay Debate   | NEW YORK, April 4, 2014 – CEO total compensation among 100 early proxy filers grew +7% in 2013 to a median $6.7 million. Generally strong corporate performance, with median net income up +8%, closely tracked the increase in compensation. The findings are based on a [read more]

Agenda: With Spotlight on Director Pay, Caution Against Homogeneity - Director comp should be looked at on an individual level   | by Steven Hall Jr. and Michael Sherry Once a background issue in the corporate governance world, director compensation is making its way to the forefront, and is likely to become a hot-button issue over the next few proxy seasons. ISS is leading the charge on [read more]

NACD Directorship: A Wish List for Comp Committees   | by Steven E. Hall The new year is upon us, and with it a time to consider wishes to incorporate into our resolutions. In considering the challenges faced by compensation committees in the coming year, the following is my wish list for 2014. Start Drafting the [read more]

2013 S&P 500 Total Board Cost Study   | Steven Hall & Partners recently completed a study of Total Board Cost among companies listed in the S&P 500 index. Total Board Cost (“TBC”) equals the sum of directors’ cash, equity, pension value changes, and all other compensation amounts as reported in the director compensation [read more]

SH&P Comment Letter to the SEC on the Proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure   | This letter sets forth the comments of Steven Hall & Partners regarding the proposals of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) relating to the pay ratio disclosure [read more]