After a long period of relative stability and near parity, the Canadian dollar has fallen to about 80 cents U.S. – a six-year low. The outlook for further movement up or down, is unclear and is tied both to the general economic outlook for Canada and the U.S., as well as to worldwide commodity prices. … Continued
Oil prices in the $40s create an entirely new environment for oil and gas compensation decisions this year. From our vantage point across the industry we’ve noted several important themes and realities: Situations differ. Low prices impact everyone, but some worse than others. A healthy balance sheet can spell a big difference between “peers” with … Continued
The significant increase in shareholder activism has many companies and compensation committees playing defense. While the specter of activist interest is generally viewed with concern, looking at your executive compensation programs from the perspective of an activist investor can focus compensation committees on three critical areas: Performance of the company relative to competitors for business … Continued