When you receive a significant portion of your compensation in equity awards, concerns about diversification and cash flow may prompt you to sell company stock regularly. Yet SEC rules, insider-trading policies at your company, and fears of insider-trading allegations can keep you from selling your shares. Rule 10b5-1 trading plans are an ideal solution, as long as they are properly drafted and implemented.

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