Integrated issuer and share plan services delivered

As a current issuer client, consolidating your issuer services and employee share plan services with Computershare can offer substantial benefits, leading to streamlined operations, enhanced compliance, and more. This one-stop-shop approach reduces the complexities of managing multiple providers while providing a more cohesive experience for your company and stakeholders.

Employee share plan services

Computershare delivers comprehensive employee share plan solutions across Asia, supporting both local and multinational companies with services including share plan design, implementation, financial reporting, trustee services, local solutions, compliance, communication, and ongoing administration.

Computershare supports a variety of equity-based compensation plans, including:

• Share options, share awards, share appreciation rights
• Executive and broad-based plans
• Long- Term Incentive (LTI) and Employee share purchase plans (ESPPs)
• Pre-IPO share plans for companies preparing to go public

These services include plan setup, recordkeeping, transactions, vesting management, and participant support.

Computershare offers a dedicated service line for companies with employees in mainland China, addressing the region’s unique regulatory environment:

• Support with State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) and tax authority registration
• Preparation and review of Chinese language documentation
• Local regulatory navigation
• Employee education and engagement
• End-to-end support from plan design to compliance and reporting

Our teams in China have more than 20 years of experience with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Our team provides the expertise and local presence needed to help companies succeed in this complex market.

For companies listed on multiple global exchanges (e.g., HKEX, SGX, NYSE, Nasdaq), Computershare offers specialised services:

• Compliance across multiple jurisdictions, for example dual listing in HKEX and NYSE or Nasdaq
• Managing participants with grants across various stock exchanges
• Handling conversions between different underlying shares, for example between U.S. to Hong Kong stocks
• Tailored solutions for complex corporate structures
• Support for U.S. participants, including 1099 form, 3921 filing, and more

We currently support clients listed on over 20 major global exchanges.

Computershare helps improve engagement and understanding through:

• Localised communication strategies
• Education sessions and digital resources
• Participant portals for viewing and managing holdings
• Culturally tailored engagement programs

Engagement and communications are strategically designed to keep our clients up to date with the latest trends and evolutions.

To help companies navigate in Asia’s ever-changing regulatory environment, Computershare provides:

• Experts Insights on tax and reporting requirements
• Localized solutions, including China SAFE and Tax filing
• Compliance solutions for cross-border equity plans

With local presence and global expertise, we enable our clients to meet compliance obligations with confidence.

Ready to experience the benefits of a single provider solution?

Contact us today for more information on how Computershare can be your trusted partner of choice for all your issuer services and share plan needs.