Monthly Archives: May 2010

Defining “Performance Shares” for The New Age of Transparency

What do all performance share grants have in common? The common feature is a specified goal or metric that must be achieved. From there, the goal of a performance shares grant is clear: To tie managers to the interests of shareholders. Continue reading

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Five Reasons to Like Performance Shares (And One Reason to Think Twice)

From Goldman Sachs to American Airlines, equity compensation continues to be a hot topic. Many of today’s discussions are focusing on how to link long-term incentive awards with performance. Continue reading

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