Areas of expertise
Share Plan Types
SAYE, SIP, LTIP, DBP, CSOP, JSOP etc
Governance
Avoid governance and procedural issues in the future, with a Governance Manual that reflects your processes, and ensures best practice
Locations Covered
Anywhere. We are based in the Home Counties, however any location will be considered - UK or overseas.
Project Management
Short-term assignments to provide assistance and guidance to your team.
Employee Share Plans
EU Market Abuse Regulations
Insider and Project Lists
You must ensure that your data and record-keeping methodology comply with the new regulations. Spreadsheets are simply not adequate.
Share Plan Activities
Awards, invitations, grants, maturities, vestings, releases etc
Software for Insiders and Projects
We can recommend an excellent software solution, and assist you to implement it.
Legal Advice
Whilst Sixti Limited doesn't offer legal advice, we have a network of contacts that can assist you
Experience
Mark Riches has been employed within the financial services industry for over 20 years.
Employers include:
Lloyds TSB Registrars (now Equiniti)
HBOS plc (HBOS Employee Equity Solutions)
Computershare plc
Mourant Equity Compensation Specialists
RSA Insurance Group plc
Responsibilities have included:
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Implementation of share plans
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Liaison with Company Secretariat, Payroll, HR
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Discussions with legal advisors - what is achievable?
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IPO's - defining the process and managing the activities
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Mergers and acquisitions - reviewing terms, and liaising with HMRC, legal advisors and the two companies involved
How Sixti Limited can assist you
Having worked for several employee share plan administrators, often managing 20+ different projects at any time, we have seen many different situations, solutions and outcomes. We understand the administrators abilities and limitations - this can assist you in avoiding frustrating situations. We also "speak the same language" as the administrators.
This experience can be beneficial to you:
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Rapidly understand your requirement
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Liaise with all interested parties
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Develop a project plan
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Make it happen!
IPO Readiness
Sixti has been fortunate to work with clients recently prior to or immediately following listings on NYSE (2), NASDAQ (2), FTSE and Euronext.
During this critical time, when extreme demands are placed upon the senior team, Sixti can ensure that suitable administrators are sourced, the system set up correctly and go live on the agreed date.
Typical requirements
Each client will have different requirements, however the actual plans will not differ hugely. Your legal advisers may have devised a "groundbreaking" share plan, however in reality in terms of the grant and ultimate vest, it is still a share plan.
You may require staff training, a review of processes, a Governance Manual - all of which are possible.