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Is it alright to not give shares to employees of a startup?
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If my option grant consists of both ISO & NSO stocks at the same exercise price, should I exercise the ISO grant in priority or the NSO grant?
Question from Quora: If my option grant consists of both ISO & NSO stocks at the same exercise price, should...
His Employment Agreement Says What?
When is the last time you looked really hard at every single employment agreement and plan document that touches your...
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On January 16, 2014 it was announced that Yahoo ended the employment of their COO and second in command, Henrique...
P4P is Growing Up! NACD Provides New Guidance for Executive Compensation
Five years ago most executive compensation consultants were still discussing a more structured approach to pay for performance as if...
If an RSU plan allows for deferral of receipt of shares at the option of the recipient, what are the frequent parameters, terms and restrictions of that deferral?
Dan’s Answer: Generally: Deferral must be at least 5 years from the date of the original vesting. Deferral must be...
★ What kind of Sale Events other than an IPO are available to ex-employees who have vested RSUs in a pre-IPO company?
RSUs usually have an early termination date if an Employee leaves. Assuming an employee wants to leave but is unsure...
Putting Out the Equity Compensation Fire? Let’s Talk About Burn Rates
Once again proxy season is just about upon us. Over a few of my next posts, I am going to...
Cash in lieu of stock for employees who are retiring?
From the WorldatWork Discussion Board 12/18/2013 Does anyone have a policy or guideline for awarding some type of immediate cash...