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Download current complimentary data, tools and resources including:


  • Data from the Radford Quarterly Summary of Industry Trends Survey - Technology and Global Life Sciences Editions
  • White paper:

    Addressing Underwater Options: Measured Responses to a Contentious Problem

    This White Paper explores the three most common underwater exchange approaches, Options-for-Options, Options-for-Stock, and Options-for-Cash - and discusses the implications of each major design consideration. Citing from Radford's ongoing research, Brett Harsen reviews public companies that have implemented such programs, providing actual data on prevalent market practices. Additionally, Brett provides advice on program rollout, communication and administration.


In the News


  • San Jose Mercury News
    January 3, 2010
    Vice President Brett Harsen is interviewed for this front page San Jose Mercury News article that discusses the current state and future of stock option use by technology companies in Silicon Valley
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  • Agenda
    November 18, 2009
    Vice President Brett Harsen discusses how Risk Metrics' changing guidance caused some companies to cancel or revise their repricing plans
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  • The Recorder
    August 31, 2009
    Vice President Jon Burg gives a consulting perspective of the current state of underwater exchange programs for The Recorder, a California legal publication
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  • Workforce Management
    August 5, 2009
    Vice President Brett Harsen is interviewed for this article discussing the growing number of employers that are allowing employees to exchange underwater options via underwater exchange programs
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About Radford


For more than 35 years, Radford has provided compensation market intelligence to the technology and life sciences industries. Global survey databases, which include 3.6 million incumbents, offer current, reliable data to nearly 2,000 clients. Leveraging Radford survey data, our thought-leading global Radford Consulting team creates tailored solutions for the toughest global business and compensation challenges facing companies at all stages of development. In addition to our consulting team, we also offer equity valuation assistance via Radford Valuation Services, and leading-edge market analyses and survey services with Radford Analytic Services. Radford's suite of surveys includes the Global Technology, Sales, and Life Sciences Surveys, as well as the US Benefits Survey.