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AwardTraq is Equity Methods' web-based Total Shareholder Return (TSR) tracking platform, serving 150+ publicly traded companies including Fortune 50 clients. The platform provides daily updates on outstanding TSR award performance and supports your EPS dilution process by calculating contingently issuable shares for ASC 260 purposes. Designed for public companies issuing TSR-based performance awards, AwardTraq keeps recipients and stakeholders informed on TSR progress while providing the critical inputs needed for financial reporting compliance. Key capabilities: - Daily TSR performance updates with automated peer group monitoring - Contingently issuable shares calculations for ASC 260 - Multi-company peer group tracking with corporate transaction screens - What-if scenario modeling for price/percentile analysis - Award Status PDF reports summarizing award terms and performance - Detailed Tie-out Excel reports with peer change tracking over performance periods - Secure participant portal for individual payout tracking - Single sign-on (SSO) capability for enterprise security - Custom report layouts matching your internal communications cadence AwardTraq undergoes annual SOC 1 audits by Ernst & Young, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Automated daily screens monitor corporate transactions impacting peer groups, reducing client research time and improving real-time reporting accuracy. Annual independent award payout analysis is performed by Equity Methods consultants, providing additional assurance throughout the award's life. The platform serves three primary user groups: Finance/Accounting teams rely on AwardTraq for ASC 260 compliance and contingently issuable shares calculations. HR/Compensation professionals use it for award design, performance m

Enhance your ability to retain top talent by implementing effective equity plans that follow best practices. Benefit from integrated legal agreements, straightforward vesting options, and streamlined communication methods. Incorporating equity into your hiring strategy is quick and efficient. You can easily develop stock option or share plans, establish automatic vesting schedules, and incentivize your team for their contributions. Clear communication about the value of equity can significantly enhance workplace culture, boost engagement, and improve employee retention. Maintain transparency with your team, ensuring they understand the benefits, which ultimately fosters a more committed workforce. All valuations are organized and readily accessible whenever you need them. Additionally, features like automated vesting, exercising, and reporting provide reassurance and confidence in your equity management process. Compliantly manage and issue equity for employees and contractors across more than 50 countries, all while benefiting from automated reporting that keeps your records current and reliable. With a state-of-the-art cloud infrastructure, your data remains secure at all times. This comprehensive approach not only simplifies equity management but also strengthens your organization's overall appeal to potential and current employees.