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Australia’s regulator axes Qantas-Japan Airlines deal

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Qantas wins in another High Court battle

Australia’s Consumer Watchdog blocks Qantas and Japan Airlines alliance

The Australian Competition and Consumer Chair has ruled against the joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines. The ACCC says the coordinated deal would hamper competitors on Australia-Japan routes.

Qantas and Japan Airlines announced the plan in December 2020, to launch in July 2021. Both major airlines wanted to use the plan to reboot the aviation sector and international travel.

However, the ACCC Chair, Rod Sims, says it is essential that competition between airlines is maintained to help the aviation industry’s full recovery. The plan did not pass the ACCC’s public benefits test.

“Airlines have been severely impacted by the pandemic and this has been a very difficult period for them,”

“But preserving competition between airlines is the key to the long-term recovery of the aviation and tourism sectors, once international travel restrictions are eased.”

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Chair Rod Sims

Protecting the aviation sector

Qantas and Japan Airlines traditionally flew approximately 85-90% of total passengers flying between Australia and Japan. The ACCC says granting authorisation for the alliance would remove competition between Qantas and Japan Airlines. It would also make it extremely difficult for other airlines to operate on routes between Australia and Japan.

Virgin Australia has also petitioned against the plan saying, “it will be more difficult to enter the Australia-Japan route if it is required to compete with Qantas and Japan Airlines acting jointly rather than as individual competing airlines.

The ACCC reiterates the alliance between Qantas and Japan Airlines would stop all competition between the airlines including price and service for three years.

“The ACCC can only authorise an agreement between competitors if it is satisfied the public benefits will outweigh the harm to competition. The alliance did not pass this test.”

Australia Competition and Consumer Commission Chair 

Qantas and JAL expressed disappointment with the ACCC decision in a joint statement on Monday, though they said they would continue their codeshare arrangements and oneworld alliance partnership.

Holly is an anchor and reporter at Ticker. She's experienced in live reporting, and has previously covered the Covid-19 pandemic on-location. She's passionate about telling stories in business, climate and health.

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Boeing CEO to depart with lucrative exit package despite chaos

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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun is set to step down from his position at the end of the year, walking away with a substantial payout despite challenges faced during his tenure.

Here are the key points:

  • Massive Payout: Despite Boeing’s stock price plummeting by 43% since Calhoun took over as CEO in 2020, he is poised to receive a $24 million payment upon his departure.

  • Additional Compensation: Calhoun holds options that could potentially earn him an additional $45.5 million if his successor manages to boost Boeing’s share price by 37%.

  • Comparative Compensation: Calhoun’s compensation during his tenure exceeds that of CEOs in similar industries, despite Boeing’s stock underperforming in comparison.

Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun’s impending departure at the end of the year has sparked controversy as he stands to walk away with a substantial payout, despite the company’s tumultuous journey under his leadership.

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Despite inheriting a company reeling from the aftermath of two deadly 737 Max crashes, Calhoun’s tenure has been marred by further setbacks, including the recent Alaska Airlines door blowout incident that further tarnished Boeing’s reputation.

Boeing offers CEO $5.3 million incentive to stay through recovery …

With Boeing’s stock price plummeting by 43% during Calhoun’s time at the helm, questions arise about the correlation between executive compensation and company performance, especially in the face of such significant challenges.

‘Raised eyebrows’

Calhoun’s lucrative exit package, valued at $24 million, has raised eyebrows among shareholders and industry observers alike.

Additionally, the potential for Calhoun to earn an additional $45.5 million based on the future performance of Boeing’s shares has intensified scrutiny over executive compensation practices.

This sizable payout contrasts starkly with Boeing’s stock performance, which has significantly underperformed compared to both industry peers and broader market indices, highlighting the dissonance between executive rewards and shareholder value creation.

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It’s been a record year for CEO compensation

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In 2023, Broadcom’s CEO Hock Tan was granted a stock award worth $161 million, propelling him into the realm of highest-paid CEOs.

However, as the company’s share price surged, the value of Tan’s award skyrocketed to approximately $1.3 billion, outpacing even the shareholders’ annual returns.

Tan’s compensation reflects a broader trend among top executives in the tech sector, where awards of restricted stock and stock options surged in value alongside company share prices.

Notably, CEOs like Charles Robbins of Cisco Systems and Shantanu Narayen of Adobe also saw substantial increases in their compensation, doubling in some cases.

The disclosure of such equity growth in executive compensation is a new requirement by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), providing shareholders with insights into the changing value of executives’ awards throughout the year.

CEO pay is on the rise.

New heights

Overall, CEO pay at major S&P 500 companies reached new heights in 2023, rebounding from slower growth in the previous year. The median pay for these CEOs rose to $15.6 million, up from $14.1 million in 2022, reflecting a surge in equity awards.

Broadcom clarified that Tan’s stock award is designed to span five years, with no plans for additional equity grants or cash bonuses during that period.

Tan’s compensation, which amounts to approximately $33 million annually over five years, is contingent upon his continued tenure and specific share price targets.

While the initial valuation of Tan’s restricted shares stood at $160.5 million, the surge in Broadcom’s share price prompted the company to reassess the likelihood of meeting vesting conditions.

This reassessment suggests that Tan may not receive all the shares initially granted.

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Market forecast: weather whirlwinds influencing investments

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Prime conditions for commodity investments arise from global weather shifts, geological tensions, and rising interest rates.

With global weather patterns causing disruptions in traditional supply chains, coupled with geopolitical tensions over natural resource access, and the anticipation of higher interest rates impacting financial markets, the conditions for commodity investments have reached exceptional levels.

Amidst this backdrop, Farrer Capital has emerged as a standout player, leveraging its unique ‘blue ocean’ approach to capitalize on price dislocations and scarce competition in the market.

Mark Wyld from MW Wealth joins the show to share his insights on the inclement weather impacting the market.

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