An Overview of ISS' Equity Plan Scorecard (EPSC) Model

This Client Briefing provides an overview of ISS's EPSC model which ISS uses to review equity compensation plan proposals to develop its vote recommendations for such proposals. The Client Briefing looks at the three categories of the EPSC model and indicates where companies are most likely able to impact EPSC model outputs. The Client Briefing  also discusses the timing of running the EPSC model and other considerations for developing a good equity compensation plan. If your company is thinking about taking a proposal to shareholders to request more shares and ISS has significant influence on your institutional shareholders, this Client Briefing will help you understand how ISS will review your equity plan proposal and develop its vote recommendation.

​Originally Published September 13, 2018
Updated February 12, 2019 to reflect ISS Policy Updates for the 2019 Proxy Season

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