Core Concepts
It's not easy to determine which type of grant is better for you. While restricted stock and RSUs are siblings, they have important differences, as explained by this FAQ, which includes a quick-reference table clearly presenting the comparison...
Core Concepts
For a variety of reasons, including those of tax and accounting treatment, compensation policy, and stock plan provisions, employers may offer any of several types of equity-based incentives. These include...
Core Concepts
Companies in the United States can grant two types of stock options: nonqualified stock options (NQSOs), the most common type, and incentive stock options (ISOs). The table in this FAQ summarizes and compares the major traits...
Core Concepts
While restricted stock and RSUs are siblings, they have important differences, as explained by this FAQ, which includes a quick-reference table clearly presenting the comparison...
Core Concepts
Surveys indicate that many companies use a variety of grants, including both stock options and restricted stock units (RSUs) in tandem. There are many possible reasons why a company might switch from options to RSUs...
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An employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) is a type of stock plan that permits employees to use after-tax payroll deductions to acquire shares of their company's stock. Plans can have...
Core Concepts
Employee stock purchase plans tend to be viewed as a benefit while stock options are a form of compensation. From an employee perspective, there are some differences in operations, eligibility, and design...
Exercise
The full board of directors, the compensation committee, or an executive with expressly delegated authority...
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