Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

Equity Compensation When a Pandemic Happens

by Tom Wilson “A dime ain’t worth a nickel anymore.” — Yogi Berra The current Covid-19 pandemic is creating significant confusion regarding what to do about equity awards – stock options, restricted stock, RSU’s, performance-based stock units, etc. This article...

New England Companies Paying More for Talent in 2017

According to a recent study by Wilson Group, Concord, MA, and Bose Corporation, New England companies are expecting modest growth in their business. Sixty-two percent (62%) of companies recently surveyed expected growth exceeding 4% in 2017; this compares to only 44%...

Long-term Incentives for Private Companies: Do you need them?

Long-term incentives (LTI), including stock options, restricted stock, have long been a key element of total compensation plans in public companies. The principle difference between LTI plans in public versus private companies is that the funding for these long term...

Compensation Projections for 2013

This report provides information on the primary compensation actions taken in 2012 and the plans for 2013, examines merit pay plans and budgets, and shows how companies reward performance. It also summarizes the degree of change planned for annual bonus plans, sales...

How Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Are Taxed

With the increasing use of RSU’s, our clients have been asking us how they work and how they are taxed.  Here is an excellent article by Mark P. Cussen,CFP, CMFC  — Tom Wilson. How Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Are Taxed