Technology


Share Tracking System

What is it?

  • Channel commissioned the development of STS and the software is proprietary, therefore no unnecessary annual license fees to resellers and Channel has full control over the future development.
  • The software is built on the Microsoft .NET platform and supports Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or later.
  • It is a secure web based system that allows SSL encryption for added security.
  • SMS functionality also enhances the security aspect.
  • STS can be installed in a corporate environment (intranet with token access from outside but not limited to users / administrators), or can be installed off-site for user and administrator access.

Share Tracking System STS Overview

Key benefits of STS:

  • Encompass the complete cycle of Share Incentive related issues in a virtual environment.
  • The following types of Schemes are catered for:
    • Empowerment Schemes
    • Share Savings Schemes
    • Share Option Schemes (vanilla and deferred delivery types)
    • Share Appreciation Rights (SAR)
    • Share Purchase Schemes
    • Phantom Schemes
  • Complete Management reporting of all activities within the Scheme..
  • Effective, transparent and timeous communication with participants.
  • Multi Scheme, Multi Company and Multi Share functionality.

Design advantages:

The generic design STS has the following advantages:

  • Customisation / Automation of existing schemes are not time consuming.
  • Implementation of STS can be done with relative ease.
  • Standard company Configuration ensures that all functionalities are included in the final design.

Benefits of application:

  • Real time access to Share History, Audit trail, Rules of the Scheme etc.
  • Communication to participants online with complete history of enquiries / answers for future reference.
  • Placing of buy/ sell/ acceptance/ rejection type orders.
  • Complete Cash History detail.
  • Analysis of Dividends, Interest, Capitalisation Issues, Allocations, Maturity and Lapse dates.
  • Closed period and effective vesting date management.
  • Variable costing of STS depends on the complexity of the Scheme.
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Channel International -  Share Tracking System

We consider a balanced and longer-term approach to equity compensation.