ESOP/VSOP Knowledge Center
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ESOP Introduction
Introduction into employee stock option plans (ESOP) including typical features like, vesting schedule, leaver provisions and exercise price.
Share-based compensation: Introduction
Basic definition, terms as well as benefits for employees and employers of share-based compensation (ESOP)
ESOP Types | Incentrium
Description of the different types of employee stock option plans (ESOP) as well as their features, pros and cons and application
VSOP vs. ESOP
Basic concept of Virtual Stock Option Program (VSOP), its cash based characteristics together with a comparison to classic ESOP
RSU vs. ESOP
Features and fundamental concept of RSU (Restricted Stock Units) as well as comparison to classical stock options (ESOP)
Other employee benefits vs. share-based compensation
Providing a comparative analysis between other employee benefits like profit sharing plans & bonuses with share-based compensation (ESOP)
Reasons for ESOP
Reasons why companies should consider share-based compensation programs like ESOP, VSOP, RSU, PSU, Matching Stock, etc.
Step-by-step guide to Stock Option Plans
A Step-by-step guide to your company's specific stock option plan with all the relevant features and pitfalls you should avoid
ESOP features
Description of classical ESOP feature like vesting, leaver, grant date which can be found in nearly every share based compensation plan
Vesting
Vesting conditions are an essential part of every ESOP plan. This article provides an introduction in the concept of vesting.
Leaver provisions
Leaver provisions are an essential part of every ESOP. We outline different aspects and issues to look for when integrating it in your plan.
Trustees and Administrators
External support through trustees and administrators can safe you time and money
Legal & Regulatory Framework
The legal & regulatory framework of ESOP and other types of share-based compensation like PSU, RSU.
IFRS 2 Basics
Basic concept behind IFRS 2 share based compensation, including key terminology such as grant date, vesting conditions and fair value.
Management & Administration
ESOP management and administration is key to reach the goals associated with ESOP especially with regards to employee motivation.
ESOP valuation issues
Challenges in the context of ESOP valuation like volatility measurement, business valuation, early exercise etc.
ESOP accounting issues
Description of the accounting issues and their solutions under relevant accounting standards for ESOP like ASC 718 and IFRS 2
Case Studies and Success Stories
Sample Case Studies and Success Stories of different share based compensation programs like ESOP, VSOP, RSU and PSU