In a competitive talent market, companies are reevaluating executive compensation packages to attract and retain top leadership. Compensation generally includes a base level of compensation combined with some form of...more
Volatility is a measure of how much the price of a security, such as a share of stock, changes over time. It’s measured as a percentage with a low volatility percentage indicating the security’s price is relatively flat over...more
With limited exit and financing alternatives, oil and gas companies must take decisive steps to address G&A and overhead costs to ensure the financial health of the organization and their stakeholders....more
The use of total shareholder return (“TSR”) plans as a form of performance-based compensation continues to grow in popularity as energy companies look for more efficient ways to match executive pay with performance....more
5/22/2019
/ Energy Sector ,
Equity Compensation ,
Executive Compensation ,
Financial Accounting ,
GAAP ,
Incentive Compensation ,
Incentive Stock Options ,
Oil & Gas ,
Performance Standards ,
Stock Options ,
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) ,
Valuation
Executives at both public and private oil and gas companies commonly receive performance-based incentives. The objective is to link compensation closely to the financial results of a firm. These performance-based incentives...more
Bid-ask spreads have recently been a sticking point in oil and gas deals. Sellers may feel optimistic on commodity prices or future asset performance, but buyers may be cautious, or even pessimistic, on these points. One...more