Incentive programs among large cap companies have increased this year, compared to 2023, according to a new study by PwC.

Share-based remuneration on the Large Cap list has increased by almost ten percentage points to cover 84 percent of the companies.

"It is positive that interest in share-based remuneration in Sweden remains strong. Share-based incentive programs are important to attract, retain and motivate employees", says Magnus Lidén, responsible for the study and advisor on incentives at PwC Sweden.

The most popular incentives are based on share savings programs and performance shares, which have increased four years in a row. They now account for 39% and 30% respectively of all programs at Large Cap companies. Meanwhile, the downward trend for warrants continues, with their share falling from 60% in 2021 to 42% across all lists.

"Both share savings programs and warrants require a personal investment, but an investment in shares is after all less risky. Therefore, share programs are more interesting for employees during periods of uncertainty," says Lidén.

The study also shows that incentive programs are increasingly linked to sustainability. This applies to 30% of large cap companies, compared to 17% last year.