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.
For more than 30 years, Radford has provided compensation market intelligence to the technology and life sciences industries. Global survey databases, which include nearly 3.5 million incumbents, offer current, reliable data to 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 global surveys includes the Benchmark, Executive, Sales, Benefits, Global Life Sciences and International Surveys.