articleBlog Post Posted on: 1/11/2020

Stock-Based Compensation Awards in a Spin-Off Transaction

Arjun Sathya Daniel Hunninghake Therese Sebastian

Spin-offs are marathons, even under the best conditions. When it comes to equity awards, aligning employees’ incentives is vital to helping the post-spin companies achieve their business goals.

For such critical objectives, process matters: Award conversions, data administration, valuation, and reporting require thoughtful planning. Tight coordination among HR, accounting, tax, legal, payroll, and stock plan administration is essential. This checklist is designed to help your team navigate your spin-off successfully.

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