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    June 6, 2025
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    10 Keys to Great Compensation Committee Processes

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    Executive compensation is complex and increasingly under scrutiny by investors and proxy advisors. For compensation committees, effective, efficient processes are essential. A strong process:

    • Drives smart, informed decisions.

    • Ensures transparent disclosure and clear rationale.

    • Minimizes conflicts with management.

    Below are ten key elements for a robust compensation process

    Conclusion

    By implementing these ten keys, Compensation Committees can navigate the complexities of executive pay with confidence and clarity. A robust process drives informed decision-making, fosters transparency and minimizes conflicts. Ultimately, these practices ensure that compensation strategies align with business goals and withstand scrutiny from investors and proxy advisors. Adopting these practices will enable committees to make sound, strategic decisions that support long-term organizational success.

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    This Client Update is prepared by Meridian Compensation Partners, LLC, provides general information for reference purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or accounting advice or a legal or accounting opinion on any specific fact or circumstances. The information provided herein should be reviewed with appropriate advisors concerning your own situation and issues.

    Questions regarding this Client Update or executive compensation technical issues may be directed to:

    Christina Medland at (416) 566-1919 or cmedland@meridiancp.com

    Andrew McElheran at (647) 472-7955 or amcelheran@meridiancp.com

    Andrew Stancel at (647) 382-7684 or astancel@meridiancp.com

    Matt Seto at (647) 472-0795 or mseto@meridiancp.com

    Andrew Conradi at (647) 472-5231 or aconradi@meridiancp.com

    Rachael Lee at (647) 975-8887 or rlee@meridiancp.com

    Kaylie Folias at (416) 891-8951 or kfolias@meridiancp.com

    Jason Chi at (647) 248-1029 or jchi@meridiancp.com

    Krunal Billimoria at (647) 267-5869 or kbillimoria@meridiancp.com

    Wali Ahmed at (416) 991-3532 or wahmed@meridiancp.com

    Steve Li at (437) 451-2710 or sli@meridiancp.com

    Paakavy Senthamilarasan at (416) 554-0812 or psenthamilarasan@meridiancp.com