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Startup - Equity Compensation
March 15, 2022 Equity Compensation

The Human Capitalist Series P.7: When Would A Company Use Stock Awards Instead of Stock Options?

 We often are asked when a company would use "full value" stock awards (stock purchase, stock bonus, or RSUs) rather than stock options. View blog post
Startup - Equity Compensation
March 15, 2022 Equity Compensation

The Human Capitalist Series P.8: Q&A on Section 409A Valuations

 Internal Code Section 409A attempts to limit and regulate the use of "deferred compensation"—that is, the legally binding right to receive compensation in a future year, after it is no longer subject to a substantial risk of being forfeited by the recipient. View blog post
Startup - Equity Compensation
March 15, 2022 Equity Compensation

The Human Capitalist Series P.9: Post-Employment Exercise Periods for Stock Options

 Holders of stock options must exercise their vested options within a certain predefined time period after they cease providing services to the company. View blog post
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