Executive compensation continues to be a hot button issue that is highly scrutinized and increasingly complex. Today’s executive compensation programs must address a company’s specific needs while balancing regulatory requirements (Dodd-Frank Act and SEC requirements), shareholder concerns and corporate governance standards. The Executive Compensation and Corporate Governance Solutions team at FTI Consulting provides objective and strong advice to design and implement a comprehensive executive compensation program that attracts and retains top talent that effectively rewards and motivates management and employees for the right kind of performance, while closely aligning the interests of employees with those of the company’s shareholders and investors.
Our team of trusted advisors has served more than 100 public and private companies, developing custom-tailored compensation programs around the key drivers and unique dynamics associated with each client and their industry. We have worked across a variety of industries, including asset management, banking, financial services, distribution, industrial, manufacturing, healthcare, retail, real estate and technology.
Our team partners with Compensation Committees and management teams to perform a comprehensive review of competitive data and recommended changes, including:
Drawing upon our extensive compensation knowledge base and technical expertise, we provide professional litigation support services and expert testimony for compensation-related litigation.
Our seasoned compensation, tax and accounting professionals are a valuable asset amidst the complex legal issues and challenges of compensation-related matters. We provide the following compensation-related litigation support services:
IPO Compensation Services: We have served as compensation advisors on IPO and 144A offerings, which include the structuring of pre- and post-IPO cash and equity compensation that balances executive liquidity and shareholder dilution concerns.
Mergers and Acquisition Services: When serving as advisors on transactions, our services have included the computation of 280G excise tax gross-up payments, negotiation of employment, non-compete and retention agreements and analysis and computation for all compensation-related costs of the transactions. In addition, we advise companies on the post-acquisition integration of employees into the new corporate structure.
