Assessing Plan Performance

Solium Equity Consulting Services will analyze your present equity plans for continued effectiveness in the context of your company's corporate compensation strategy. We will make recommendations which are consistent with your company's strategic direction and are easily understood, quantifiable and actionable.

Recommending and Assisting in the Design of Effective Plans

Equity plans are not a one size fits all approach. Solium Equity Consulting Services applies its knowledge of best industry practices, tax benefits and your company's strategic objectives to design equity plans which result in:

• Aligning the interests of management and employees with outside shareholders
• Cost effective rewards, motivating the desired behavior from the award recipients
• Management's focus on long term value creation
• Design simplicity, leading to reduced costs of administration

Ensuring Proper Plan Compliance

Whether the issue is tax, securities or accounting compliance, the emphasis is on getting it right, since the consequences of not doing so can be severe. In an era of constantly shifting reporting and compliance requirements, Solium Equity Consulting Services has the knowledge base to help your team navigate the onerous requirements of FAS 123(R), IFRS 2, 409A, and 10-Q/K and Shareholder Proxy disclosures.

Assisting with the Evaluation of Outsourcing

Corporate equity plans are in a constant state of change. Whether it be due to fluctuations in the number of plan participants, expansion globally, contemplation of an IPO, acquisition, divestiture, or added plan complexity, you may need assistance determining whether to continue administering your equity compensation program internally or consider using a third party administrator. If a third party vendor is the solution required, selecting one with the qualifications, commitment and cultural fit appropriate to your company and its equity compensation program requires a wealth of knowledge and insight. To protect yourself from potential pitfalls down the road, the right provider not only needs to fulfill your requirements today but must also be able to meet your needs down the road. Solium Equity Consulting Services has the experience to assess the benefits and drawbacks of internal versus external equity compensation plan administration and should you choose to use a third party administrator, we'll guide you through an evaluative process to ensure a solution that is right for you, your management and for your equity plan participants.