Phantom stock
Appreciation-Only Phantom Stock Plan
Appreciation-Only Phantom Stock Example
Full-Value Phantom Stock
Full-Value Phantom Stock Example

Employee Stock Purchase Plans (ESPPs)
Grant Date
Offering Period
Money is deducted from your post-tax paycheck
Purchase Period
There may be several share purchases in a purchase period
Purchase Date
The final date shares are purchased
Sell Date
The date you sell your shares
The Lookback Provision

ESOs and their alternatives are frequently more complex than initially thought, especially when it comes to looking at your overall financial picture and lifelong tax obligation. They may also pose unique risks that traditional remuneration packages simply don’t. If you’d like a consultation on your Employee Stock Option compensation plan, don’t hesitate to schedule a meeting.
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