So your company has been growing, like a weed, and the executives are looking to grow more. Maybe they’re looking to acquire another company or be acquired. Maybe they’re prepping for a venture capital investment. Or maybe you’ve even heard rumors of an IPO. Eek! How exciting, right? The first question you’ll want to ask is…

Whether your company is ready to roll out a new equity compensation plan or already has a legacy plan in place, the employees and others receiving the awards are likely to have lots of questions, like: What is a stock option, restricted stock unit, stock appreciation right? What is this piece of paper really worth?…