Daniel Nathan and Brian Neil Hoffman of Morrison & Foerster write: Stock option exercises may create additional risks of violating the securities laws depending upon how they are exercised. Through ...

A large exercise of company stock options by Marc Vandiepenbeeck, EVP and CFO at Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:JCI) was disclosed in a new SEC filing on May 8, as part of an insider exercise. What ...

As such, exercising an in-the-money call option would allow the trader to buy shares at a discount to the current market ...

Determine the company’s primary goals in granting equity compensation to executives and other service providers (collectively, service providers). Common goals for equity compensation awards include: ...

Employee stock options provide a unique opportunity for employees to share in their company’s success. However, understanding the tax implications is crucial to maximizing their benefits. With ongoing ...

Options give investors the right, but not the obligation, to buy shares with a call or sell them with a put. Deciding whether to exercise or hold an option depends on factors like remaining time value ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. When you receive a grant of stock options, it is imperative that you ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. The 2025 tax law continues many provisions of the 2018 tax law that ...