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Section 16(b): The Short-Swing Profit RuleMay 1, 2024
Very few people would disagree that insider trading is not a serious ethical breach and threat to market fairness. Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 combats this by enforcing strict regulations against what is known as "short swing" trading by company insiders -
How Market Turbulence of the Last 3 Years Has Changed Equity Plan DesignMay 1, 2024
Explore how public and private companies are managing equity so that early-stage private companies can validate their approaches and late-stage private companies can earmark the trends of public companies to stay competitive. -
Best Way to Prepare for an Exit? Get Your Cap Table Right from the Start!Apr 24, 2024
Keeping a clean, accurate cap table right from the start can help you avoid delays, audit issues, and valuation challenges when your company is ready for its public debut. -
Moving the Needle on Broad-based EquityApr 24, 2024
Trends in how public companies offer equity to lower ranking employees and an intriguing idea to encourage broad-based equity programs. -
Disqualifying vs Qualifying: ESPPsApr 17, 2024
Qualified section 423 ESPPs give employees the opportunity to obtain preferential treatment as it relates to the taxation of their awards, assuming they are disposed of in a qualifying disposition. -
4 Trends in Trading Blackout PeriodsApr 10, 2024
The use of trading windows is nearly universal at public companies. Here are four trends in blackouts, including which employees and transactions are subject to blackout and how long trades are prohibited. -
A Guide to 409A Valuations for StartupsApr 10, 2024
Learn what 409A valuations are, why private companies need them, and what is involved in obtaining one. -
Equity Management Challenges in Global Market ExpansionApr 4, 2024
Expanding into a new market is a crucial stepping stone for any business. Capitalizing on growth opportunities and seeking to win market share from competitors is an exciting step, but entering a new territory also creates challenges for those responsible for equity and cap table management. -
Disqualifying vs Qualifying: ISOsApr 3, 2024
Tax-qualified awards, like ISOs, give employees the opportunity to obtain the best possible tax treatment on their awards, subject to their type of disposition.
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