Robert M. Fields1. Stock Optionsa. Design: i. A stock option consists of the right of an employee, director or independent contractor to purchase stock of the company at...
Robert M. Fields2. Stock Appreciation Rightsa. Design: i. Generally, stock appreciation rights (“SARs”) consist of the right of the individual to elect (within a certain period of...
Robert M. Fields3. Restricted Stocka. Design: i. Restricted stock is composed of shares of stock of a corporation (regardless of whether a “C” or “S” corporation). The...
Robert M. Fields4. Restricted Stock Unitsa. Design: i. Each RSU represents a promise by the company to deliver to the individual one share of stock at a predetermined date in the...
Robert M. Fields5. Performance Shares and Performance Unitsa. Design: i. Performance Shares and Performance Unit awards may be granted in the amounts and subject to the terms and conditions...
Robert M. Fields6. Profits Interests in LLCsa. Design: i. As you may know, limited liability companies (“LLCs”) have become a very popular form of business organization. They...