Podcast: “Navigating Compensation Challenges During Uncertain Times”

Broc RomanekUpdated on July 18, 2025July 18, 20251 min read

In this 21-minute podcast on CompensationStandards.com, Cooley’s Ali Murata and Michael Bergmann discuss:

Why 2025 program design and target setting generally did not factor in tariff impacts
How companies are using their equity programs and managing dilution in 2025
409A traps for the unwary
Considerations for 2025 payouts, particularly when discretionary adjustments are being considered
“Options” for dealing with underwater options

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Broc Romanek

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