In response to increasing media and general public interest, shareholder needs and regulations, Boards and management teams are being driven to more effectively communicate information about their executive compensation plans.
What makes or breaks the Compensation Discussion & Analysis (CD&A) of a public company’s proxy? Are there standard ways to present information that results in better understanding? Do companies with effective CD&As follow unique processes to develop these documents?
Pearl Meyer surveyed 93 publicly-held organizations on these and other top-level communication strategies. The results point to key trends and emerging best practices companies can use that will help lead to more successful compensation communication with key stakeholders.