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Readying Equity Plans for the Public Stage
Apr 3, 2025

Explore six essential strategies for building equity programs that not only withstand public market pressures but actively contribute to sustained performance. From thoughtful plan design and executive alignment to scalable infrastructure, inclusive ownership, and timely ESPP launches, these best practices help companies transition from IPO-ready to IPO-proven.
Educating Start-Up Employees on the Value of Their Equity
Mar 27, 2025

Many employees at private companies don’t fully understand their equity grants or what to do with them. And that lack of understanding? It comes at a cost. This blog discusses the risks of failing to help employees at pre-IPO companies understand their equity and offers tips on how to educate employees.
Fixing Mistakes: Operational Errors in Section 423 Plans
Mar 26, 2025

Common errors that occur during the operation of ESPPs and how to fix them.
6 Principles for Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
Mar 19, 2025

Learn six fundamental principles that govern how much expense companies recognize for stock-based compensation and when they recognize that expense.
Trends in Executive Equity Services and Transactions
Mar 12, 2025

Learn how your executive equity services and insider trading compliance practices compare to your peers.
Who Should Own the Cap Table?
Mar 6, 2025

Your cap tracks who owns your company. But who should own the cap table? In this blog entry, we look at several strategies for early and mid-stage private companies.
How Companies Adjust Equity Awards for Retirement
Mar 5, 2025

Learn what happens to equity awards when employees retire.
Rethinking Four-Year Vesting
Feb 27, 2025

Examine the reasons for and limitations of four-year vesting and consider alternatives that might be a better fit for some start-ups.
Could Fractional Shares Benefit Your Stock Plan Participants?
Feb 26, 2025

You may have dreaded fractions in math class, but they can be a real benefit when it comes to your stock plans. Learn how fractional shares can increase the value delivered to participants.