CEO and Executive Compensation Practices: 2015 Edition

In addition to benchmarks on individual elements of compensation packages and the evolving features of short- and long-term incentive plans, the report details shareholder advisory votes on executive compensation (say on pay) and outlines major practices on board oversight of compensation design.

Data are organized into five parts:

• Part I: CEO Compensation
• Part II: NEO Compensation
• Part III: Short- and Long-Term Incentive Plans
• Part IV: Board Practices on Executive Compensation Oversight
• Part V: Say on Pay Votes and Shareholder Proposals on Executive Compensation

Data in this report are descriptive, not prescriptive, and should be used only to identify the latest practices and emerging trends. None of the commentaries included is intended as recommendation on executive compensation design, compensation-related resolutions or board oversight practices in the field.