Trends in Employee Stock Purchase Plans

Episode Notes 

How prevalent are ESPPs? (2:21)
Qualified vs. Nonqualified ESPPs - who is offering what? (5:40)
Trends in features of ESPP plan design: discount, lookbacks (7:37)
Length of offering periods (12:50)
Data and insights on ESPP participation rates (15:14)
The rise in fractional share issuances (21:39)
How long do employees hold ESPP shares after purchase? (25:49)

Resources Highlighted in This Episode

• Trends in ESPPs: 4 Facts and a Myth
• Top Trends: Plan Administration, ESPPs, Ownership Guidelines, Insider Trading Compliance

Additional Podcasts in This Series

• 5 Trends in Stock Administration Staffing and Practices
• Trends in Insider Trading Compliance
• Trends in Stock Ownership Guidelines