Computershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK)

Computershare GEMSᵖᵐ (OPTRACK) is an equity management platform designed to streamline and simplify the management of various aspects of equity for companies of all stages. According to the vendor, GEMSᵖᵐ provides a comprehensive set of features to meet the specific needs of startups, established companies, investors, financial professionals, and legal professionals. From cap table management to employee equity management, financial reporting to board portal solutions, GEMSᵖᵐ aims to cater to a wide range of professions and industries, with the goal of ensuring efficient equity management and compliance.

Key Features

Cap Table Management: According to the vendor, GEMSᵖᵐ aims to replace spreadsheets and provide accurate investor data. It offers features to model future investment rounds, perform waterfall analysis, and invite investors and stakeholders to access and collaborate on the cap table.

Employee Equity Management: GEMSᵖᵐ aims to simplify the issuance of various types of grants, such as stock options, performance awards, restricted awards, and warrants. The vendor claims that the platform automatically updates the cap table with each transaction and provides employees with a participant portal to view their portfolio, track vesting schedules, and access plan documents.

Financial Reporting: The vendor states that GEMSᵖᵐ enables the generation of customizable administrative reports for equity plans. It offers automatic calculations using the Black Scholes calculation or the option to manually override them. Historical reports compliant with ASC-718 and IFRS-2 standards can be obtained for compliance purposes.

409A Valuations: According to the vendor, GEMSᵖᵐ offers the ability to obtain independent and certified 409A valuations. Users can complete a questionnaire and upload relevant documents for the valuation process. The results are claimed to be reliable and compliant with Internal Revenue Code safe harbor standards.

Board Portal Solutions: GEMSᵖᵐ provides the BoardWorks app, which aims to enhance board governance and simplify board-related tasks. The vendor claims that this user-friendly platform can improve overall efficiency.

Global Entity Management: According to the vendor, GEMSᵖᵐ aims to help achieve global compliance and increase transparency by centralizing and managing entity data in one secure location. The platform is designed to streamline entity management and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

Registered Agent Services: GEMSᵖᵐ offers a comprehensive solution for registered agent and entity compliance needs. The vendor claims that it provides a single-source managed service that offers visibility into representation and annual reporting services.

Section 16 Manager (US): The vendor states that GEMSᵖᵐ aims to ensure compliance with SEC filings by automating the creation, management, and submission of corporate insider forms. The platform is designed to simplify the process and help users stay on top of regulatory requirements.

CIMS (UK): According to the vendor, GEMSᵖᵐ offers CIMS to help manage insiders and comply with regulatory requirements introduced through the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). The platform is claimed to assist users in navigating the complexities of the UK market and maintaining compliance effortlessly.