What Happens to Stock Options After a Failed IPO?
What Happens to Stock Options After a Failed IPO? WeWork (now called The We Company) was just steps from a historic initial public offering when
Category: Stock options
Insights from Kristin McKenna CFP®, a nationally recognized expert in employee stock options and equity compensation. Articles cover a range of topics about employer stock, such as exercising options, tax planning strategies, Section 1202, considerations during a lock-up, and what to do with the proceeds. The blog also discusses liquidity events such as IPOs, mergers, or acquisitions and what happens to stock if you’re laid off or leave the company. Key insights for founders and executives on strategic stock option planning and strategies to best manage sudden wealth.
Should You Sell Stock Options After The IPO Lockup Period?
What’s your post-IPO stock liquidation strategy? Working for a company as it goes public can be a very exciting and rewarding experience. If you have
What You Need to Know If Your Company Is Being Sold
What happens to employees when a company is bought out? Depending on your position, it can be stressful to work for a company when it
What Happens to Stock Options if I Leave the Company?
It’s common for employees to move around, especially in tech. Before giving notice, understand what could happen to stock options, RSUs, or other shares if
How Do Stock Options Work?
Stock options or awards can be quite complex. But it’s important to understand how stock options work, especially if it’s a big part of your
How Much Money Should I Have in Employer Stock?
It is not uncommon for employees with stock options or equity based compensation to hold too much employer stock. Employees don’t often realize how much
Are You Holding Employer Stock in Your Retirement Plan?
Investing your 401(k) in company stock can be quite risky. Although companies are scaling back on the practice, there are still many big U.S. firms