Multinationals in most jurisdictions are increasingly offering a multitude of equity rewardplans, in part to attract a new generation of talent. It is essential to understand the pros and cons of all available options — including related compliance requirements in all jurisdictions — to maximize employer and employee value. In this session, Bill Kirwan, VP and Advisory at Vistra and expert on global equity incentive plans will discuss: - Various equity-reward plans, including stock options, restricted stock units and employee stock- purchase plans - Common compliance obligations and pitfalls related to equity rewards - Potential cash flow disadvantages for employees and how to prepare - What plan options are popular now and why - Examples of the tax and social security implications of stock plans in popular target countries - How equity rewards may affect employees’ personal tax filings - The implications of employee stock transactions for globally mobile employees