Deloitte/NASPP Survey Shows Sharp Increase in Restricted Stock Plans Globally

A new survey of 172 multinational companies released by Deloitte and the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals (NASPP) shows that nearly 84% of companies now grant restricted stock and/or restricted stock unit awards to non-U.S. employees, a 16% increase over 2006 and a 37% increase from 2004. The survey also showed that 43% of the companies now design plans that fit local tax laws rather than simply mimicking U.S. plans, as had been the norm before. Details on the survey are available at this link.