Blog Category: Equity Compensation

The terms “public” and “private” refer to how broadly this ownership is dispersed. This means that public equities are stocks that are traded on the open market on an exchange, such as the New York Stock Exchange; on the other hand, private equities are stocks that are traded privately and not distributed to the public. … Continued

In recent years, the business of private equity has gone beyond being a specialized area of the financial business to becoming widely accepted. Although private equity has garnered a lot of attention, many people are still unfamiliar with its specifics, such concepts as “capital calls, How do capital calls work, when and why to use … Continued

Options refer to a type of equity award in which an employee is granted the right to buy a certain number of shares in the company at a predetermined price within a certain time frame. Typically, employees are not obligated to exercise their options. As we know, layoffs and terminations are part and parcel of … Continued

With the diversification of the marketplace, there are a wide variety of options available to investors. Corporations are constantly under pressure to develop new and innovative ways to fund their operations in this competitive environment. As such, companies may be required to issue multiple classes of equities in order to facilitate their operations. In this … Continued

Employee compensation is a key component of any business. Microsoft is one of the most competitive companies in the world, and it strives to offer employees competitive compensation as well. Restricted stock units (RSUs) and Employee stock purchase plans (ESPPs) are two of the important tools of employee compensation that help Microsoft match employee talent … Continued

Amazon’s corporate compensation package includes restricted stock units (RSUs), which provide employees with an ownership stake in the company. RSUs, on the other hand, differ from stock options and restricted stock, particularly in terms of taxation. Let’s take a closer look at RSUs and how you may make the most of this component of your … Continued

A stock purchase plan is a type of employee benefit which offers employees the opportunity to buy company shares on an employee stock purchase plan at discounted rates. Since it’s good for both companies and employees, ESPPs are used widely throughout organizations in various industries. At Salesforce, they encourage our employees to participate in this … Continued

Direct Stock Purchase Plan (DSPP) enables investors to purchase Starbucks shares directly from the company and at a price that is subject only to daily fluctuations in the market prices. In short, the Direct Stock Purchase Plan in Starbucks is a plan that allows investors to purchase shares of Starbucks directly from the corporation. In … Continued

There are different rules when it comes to issuing shares and company stocks to US contractors and US consultants. They are both third parties but they play big roles in a company’s development. For most companies, especially startups, they offer stocks to contractors and consultants to give them some ownership of the company. By doing … Continued

Receiving equity compensation is a great benefit for a lot of employees, but most don’t know which equity compensation plan is the best for them. Stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock, and employee stock purchase plans are the five primary types of individual equity compensation programs.  There are … Continued

Some people think that owning regular stocks is similar to owning Restricted stock units or RSUs. Irrespective of the menacing name, RSUs could be a valuable tool for planning. Big companies such as Google and Tesla provide their employees with RSUs to retain talented employees and keep them engaged in the company. RSUs value depends … Continued

Employee equity compensation is an irreplaceable hiring and retention tool these days. Apart from preserving precious cash reserves of a company that would otherwise be allocated for regular cash-based salary packages, equity compensation also acts as an important enhancer of employee performance. However, one rule cannot apply to all employees in an organization. This is … Continued

Stock options are becoming a popular method of employee compensation. This is especially seen in startups, where cash needs to be conserved, equity compensation in the form of stock acts as a competitive recruitment tool. In this article, we take a closer look at one category of equity compensation, the non-qualified stock option. We will … Continued

With all the uncertainties in the market these days, many businesses struggle to keep up with their retirement savings plan as they recover from the economy. What seems so far off in the distance can be hard to grasp for the here and now. However with more time to clear the company backlog, now is … Continued

Employee benefits are one of the best ways to support employees in your company. And one of the most commonly used employee benefits is equity compensation. Equity compensation is non-cash pay offered to the employees, in the form of company stock, representing ownership of the company. And when an employee gets equity as compensation, it … Continued

A Startup is typically formed by two or more founders who come together to build on an ingenious idea. Each one specializes in a particular field and together they are a team of dynamic individuals with a shared dream. Some Founders may contribute in financial terms while others contribute intellectual property. But how do you … Continued

For many startups, employee incentive packages have become somewhat of a sensitive topic, as companies struggle to find out the right package for their employees. When it comes to attracting highly-skilled employees and retaining your existing staff, stock options often come up. However, exercising stock options can prove to be a confusing task for new … Continued

Let us assume that you have the initial cash you need to set everything up for your business, but the trouble comes later when you look into the cash flow in the future. You are hurting for cash flow, which is the money coming in every month. Because of this, it can be really hard … Continued

Thinking of a way to incentivize your employees? Thinking outside the box to motivate your staff to work harder for the company can be difficult. Along with the standard salary, you can try offering your employees with some additional compensation in the form of equity. However unless you’ve taken a crash course in options 101, … Continued

In the growing period of the company, every small business owner has to face one of the most colossal-size challenges in the business world, hiring top-talent. Lower capital and experience in the founder make it difficult for hiring in the initial years. There is no denying the fact that appropriate fiscal management is the key … Continued