Proxy Drafting and Design
Leverage your proxy as a strategic communication tool. We translate your governance and executive pay decisions into disclosures that inform, engage, and build trust.
We transform your proxy from a compliance formality into a captivating piece everyone wants to read!
Total direct compensation
The total direct compensation chart breaks down NEOs pay into base salary, annual incentives, and long-term equity awards, visually displaying how each component contributes to the overall package.
CEO - Year target & realizable compensation
Company performance can significantly impact the compensation actually paid versus the target. A chart illustrating this variance effectively demonstrates the alignment between pay and performance, showcasing both intended (target) and realized (actual) compensation
Pay for performance
The scatter plot illustrates the company's pay-for-performance position relative to its peers
Shareholder engagement
This graphic illustrates shareholder outreach efforts, highlighting commitment to transparent communication and active investor participation
Peer group
A graphical illustration that validates the peer group selection based on financial metrics such as revenue and market capitalization, providing a clear justification for the company’s compensation compared to its peers. It also highlights how the peer group has evolved from one year to the next
Stock ownership guidelines
This showcases the stock ownership requirements for NEOs and non-employee directors, illustrating alignment with long-term shareholder interests.
Pay mix
The pay mix chart illustrates the composition of executive compensation, breaking down the balance between fixed and variable pay components. It highlights the proportion of performance-based and at-risk pay, reflecting the company's emphasis on aligning executive rewards with long-term business performance and shareholder value
Annual incentive plan
This illustrates the alignment of company performance with annual bonus payments. The graphic highlights key performance metrics, defined targets, actual achievements, and corresponding payouts for the performance period
Long term incentive plan
The graphic offers a detailed overview of the long term incentive plans, illustrating the breakdown between Performance Stock Units (PSUs) and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). It clearly delineates performance metrics and vesting criteria, ensuring complete transparency and simplifying complex information into an engaging visual forma
Financial performance
This graphic showcases the key financial metrics driving executive compensation incentive plans and their year-on-year performance. It clearly illustrates the company's financial trajectory and its strategic alignment with compensation strategies
Advantages of a best-in-class proxy
Surge in retail investor participation leads to a more diverse investor base
Growing influence of proxy advisory firms
Say on Pay vote has become critical
Regulatory changes such as mandatory pay versus performance disclosures
S&P 100 - Insights
Our Approach
We utilize plain language, concise summaries, visual aids and best practices to create compelling proxy statements that fulfills needs of all stakeholders, for better engagement, acceptance and transperancy
Readability
Ensure clarity and engagement by presenting content in a straightforward, accessible way
Visual Appeal
Use intuitive design and visuals that enhance understanding and complement the text
Structure
Present the information to clearly convey the compensation narrative and emphasize pay for performance
Transparency
Offer clear, comprehensive insights into compensation decisions to build stakeholder
Our process
Our proven process ensures, quick turnaround times with minimum oversight offering cost efficient outcomes
