What is ESOP?
ESOP
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a corporate structure that allows employees to acquire ownership interest in the company through stock options.
Detailed Deep Dive
An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a corporate structure that allows employees to acquire ownership interest in the company through stock options allocated from the option pool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:Why do startups use ESOPs?
To align employee incentives with company growth and compete with large tech firms on compensation.
Q:Who administers the ESOP?
The board of directors allocates options from the option pool created for the ESOP.
Quick Facts
- CategoryOperations
- Key ApplicationTalent recruitment and equity incentive structures
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