ISS Issues Final FAQs and Updated Documents for the 2018 Proxy Season

On December 14, 2017, ISS issued several important updated documents concerning its policies and methodologies for the upcoming 2018 Proxy Season:

• U.S. Compensation Policies, Frequently Asked Questions;
• U.S. Equity Compensation Plans, Frequently Asked Questions; and
• Pay-for-Performance Mechanics, ISS' Quantitative and Qualitative Approach (U.S.).

In early January 2018, ISS released an interview with its Head of U.S. Compensation Research, David Kokell, that provided insight into how ISS will assess potential changes in compensation practices as a result of the enactment of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Exequity's Client Alert reviews the changes in ISS policy and methodology for the 2018 Proxy Season that are highlighted in these materials.

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