I denne omfattende analyse af bestyrelseshonorarer i amerikanske selskaber gennemgåes dels størrelsen af bestyrelseshonorarer i forskellige virksomhedsstørrelser, dels i forskellige brancher – og endelig gennemgåes, hvordan bestyrelseshonorarer fordeler sig på cash, aktier, optioner og andet, eksempelvis særskilt mødehonorar. ”All three company size segments provide at least 50% of total compensation in equity, on average. Large-cap companies exhibit more simplified compensation structures composed of retainers for board service and committee leadership, and equity awards delivered in full-value shares. Financial services companies pay the highest portion of total compensation in cash (51% of total compensation), while technology companies pay the lowest (33% of total compensation) Board Cash Compensation. Board retainers do not vary significantly across different industries; however, there is greater variation in Board retainers based on company size. While prevalence of meeting fees continues to decline, board meeting fees increased modestly since last year and range from $1,800 at small-cap companies to $2,000 at large-cap companies.”
