Early Trends Provide Indicators for Executive Compensation in 2010

Jan. 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Equilar, the market leader in executive compensation data and research, published a report on executive compensation trends for 2010. 2010 Executive Compensation Outlook provides a follow-up to companies studied Equilar's 2009 Executive Compensation Outlook report and explores practices likely to affect us this year.

While market uncertainties make it tough to predict what will happen next in the world of executive compensation, one thing is for sure - All companies are exploring new ideas and practices in order to comply with stricter disclosure regulations, avoid excessive risk taking, and keep their shareholders happy.

Key findings included:

Salary reinstatements are on the rise – Although it seems most companies are still waiting for more signs of economic recovery, nearly a quarter  of the 40 executive salary reductions studied at the end of 2008 have been reinstated

Incentive compensation is changing – Performance awards are being amended to provide longer performance periods, some firms have put relative measures in place, and others have adjusted threshold, target, and maximum level

Companies are getting creative with equity compensation – Performance-based awards are being amended to become time-based, option terms are being extended to give stocks a chance to rise, while some companies are adding more restricted shares and stock units to their equity mix

The complete report is provided to all Equilar Knowledge Center subscribers. Non-subscribers can request a copy of the report by visiting Equilar’s Executive Compensation Reports section located here http://info.equilar.com/2010ExecutiveCompensationOutlook.....

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