Compensation Issues to Consider When Going Public

For companies going public, executive compensation plans are a significant factor when it comes to attracting and retaining talent and incentivizing leaders to stay with the company. In this one-minute clip, Jim Kzirian, Partner at Meridian Compensation Partners, explains just a few issues companies should consider when going public.

Most issues center around the establishment of an equity pool for making grants as a public company. Other key elements include conducting pay level benchmarking, a compensation program for the board of directors, and ensuring that annual incentive plans focus on metrics and behaviors that align with shareholder value creation.