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Phantom Stock

Phantom Stock vs. ESOP: Demystifying Equity Incentives

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What Is Nonqualified Deferred Compensation?

Nonqualified deferred compensation can be a great way to reward and incentivize key employees.

What Is 409A And How Does It Relate To Phantom Stock?

Learn about the MARE Stock Plan and how it complies with Section 409A.

What Is A Long-Term Cash Award And How Does It Work In The MARE?

What exactly is a long-term cash award and how does it differ from phantom stock and profit sharing?

What Is Accelerated Vesting and How Does It Work In the MARE?

How should small business owners consider accelerated vesting conditions for their employees when they are granting phantom stock?

How to Navigate a Partial Company Sale as a Small Business Owner

Selling a fraction of your business has its upsides. Read on for considerations and impact on phantom stock allocation.

Phantom Stock vs. Stock Appreciation Rights: Key Differences

What is the difference between phantom stock and stock appreciation rights? This blog post outlines some key similarities and differences.

Modern Agreement For Rewards And Equity: What It Is And What It Isn’t

Learn about what the phantom stock component of the Reins' MARE is and is not.

4 Steps to Allocate Phantom Stock to Employees

While there's no one way to allocate phantom stock, there are some steps you can take to ensure you're thinking about equity grants from all angles.

A Guide to Phantom Stock Equity Pools

How do equity pools work when it comes to phantom stock, specifically the MARE? A good place for small business owners to start is by asking themselves: what percent of the full underlying value of the company would I be willing share with employees upon a future sale?

What Is Vesting and How Does It Work For Small Businesses?

February 29, 2024

There are two types of vesting schedules that businesses can use when allocating equity. Small business owners should remember that vesting is a strategic tool that aligns company success with employee retention and financial interest.