What to Know Before Exercising Your Pre-IPO Stock Options
First of all, if you are reading this for personal financial reasons, then congratulations. As a recipient of employer stock options, you have the opportunity to own shares of your company. Stock options can be a powerful wealth-builder. If granted, chances are you have a windfall headed your way. Be sure to have a plan in place regarding the exercise of those options and subsequent sale of stock.
There are several considerations that should factor prominently in your decision-making process. These actions may have major tax implications and, if done improperly, could effectively reduce
