Employee Stock Ownership Plans

New Employee Share Scheme Regulatory Framework Finalised

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15 August 2023

In 2022, hastily drafted amendments to the Corporations Act tried to address long-standing problems with the regulation of Employee Share Schemes (ESS). The new Division 1A of Part 7.12 only partly succeeded. After lobbying by GRG and others, substantial changes were made. This insight provides a summary of the final framework and key outcomes, actions and issues.

The Unlisted Equity Plan Revolution: Is Equity Right for You?

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22 June 2022

Poor drafting of legislation intended to support widespread use of equity by unlisted companies instead prevented most from developing a compelling ESOP. Complete with a decision tree, this Insight will help you determine whether now is the right time to consider a new ESOP or even a replacement.

Employee Share Scheme Corporations Act New Provisions (Division 1A of Part 7.12)

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6 June 2022

From 30 September 2022, recent amendments to the Corporations Act will create a new regime governing Employee Share Schemes (ESSs) designed to remedy the impediments to both listed and unlisted companies trying to introduce an ESS. In this Insight we outline the new regime.
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