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Issuing Stock Options Under an Equity Incentive Plan
By Jenna Stewart
Private companies often adopt equity incentive plans in order to issue stock options to their employees, directors and consultants. However, once the plan is adopted, there are a number of things that a Company should consider when granting stock options. This article provides a list of questions for private companies to consider when issuing stock options under an equity incentive plan.
Five Common Equity Incentive Plan Mistakes
Equity Incentive Plans (aka, Stock Option Plans) are a standard feature in nearly every start-up. Although the basic concept (granting an equity interest to an employee or other service provider) is simple enough, there are a few administrative and legal technicalities that need to be respected. Below is a list of five common mistakes that start-ups make when administering their Equity Incentive Plans.
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