Trends in Equity Award Usage and Eligibility

Episode Notes:

• Ian's background (1:39)
• Overall trends in the types of equity vehicles public companies grant (2:34)
• Options vs. full value awards (5:18)
• Levels of employees eligible to receive equity awards (7:15)
• Grants to lower ranking employees (8:52)
• Comparison of practices at technology vs. nontechnogy companies (12:47)
• Prevalence of ESPPs (14:34)

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

• NASPP Webcast:  Top Trends from the 2021 Equity Incentives Design Survey
• 2021 Equity Incentives Design Survey, cosponsored by the NASPP and Deloitte Consulting
• NASPP Blog: 4 Trends in Equity Award Usage and Eligibility

Additional Podcasts in This Series

• Trends in Global Equity Incentives
• Trends in Performance Awards
• Trends in Retirement Provisions