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Equity-Based Deferral Plans

Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Performance Stock Units (PSUs) Deferral Opportunities.

 

The Advantages of Deferring Equity Forms of Compensation

Did you know that the projected cumulative benefits associated with deferring equity-based funds, such as RSUs/PSUs, into a DCP versus receiving them as income can be advantageous for executives and the company’s shareholders?

Plans can be flexible and provide executives with an opportunity to choose from a variety of investment funds.

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Advantages of Deferring RSUs/PSUs

  • Deferral of income taxes on RSU/PSU value
  • Tax-deferred wealth accumulation on an RSU/PSU pretax balance
  • Opportunity to preserve equity position upon vesting
  • Ability to diversify out of one stock position and into a managed portfolio
  • Positive P&L impact to the company
  • No cash flow cost to the company

Mezrah Consulting can provide guidance and consulting on designing DCP’s that utilize equity-based deferral funds. Schedule a meeting to learn more.