executive compensation
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a type of equity compensation award. They give an executive the right to compensation based on the difference between the company’s stock price on a…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Key executives at privately-owned or public companies may receive shares of stock in their employer. Sometimes the shares of stock are synthetic stock, otherwise known as “phantom stock”. This kind…
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By Michael Torney, CFP, J.D., LL.M. Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are the right to buy shares of company stock at a fixed price; this price must not be lower than the actual fair market value of…