From a break-down of stock options, to deep discount NSOs, from an explanation of employee pension plans, to an in-depth look at SEC disclosure rules, this title covers all possible scenarios one might consider when answering the potentially difficult question How should employees be compensated in a manner reflective of the value they bring to an organization? In an engaging and important text, authors Joseph Bartlett, Ross Barrett and the VC Experts contributing editor board, guide readers through the wealth of options and consequent issues one must consider in responding to such a question. With extensive and insightful commentary throughout, as well as a handful of model forms, agreements and plans, and concluding with the most comprehensive glossary of private equity and venture capital terms an extensive collection of words, phrases, rules and legislation this title offers a candid glimpse into what need not be a daunting world of Executive Compensation Structures. The book includes the following content: Table of Contents COMPENSATION GENERALLY RESTRICTED STOCK TO EMPLOYEES USE OF PREFERRED STOCK TO SHELTER THE DISPROPORTIONATELY LOW PRICE TO THE SWEAT EQUITY STOCK OPTIONS DEEP DISCOUNT NSOS STOCK APPRECIATIONRIGHTS (SARS) ACCOUNTING FOR OPTIONS CONVERTIBLE DEBT PLANS LIFE INSURANCE (SPLIT-DOLLAR) SIMPLIFIED EMPLOYEE PENSION PLANS DEFERRED COMPENSATION RABBI TRUSTS THE GOLDEN PARACHUTE RULES NONDEDUCTIBILITY OF $1 MILLION cOMPENSATION PARACHUTES AND THE ERISA TRAP SEC DISCLOSURE RULES 34 ACT SECTION 16-iMPACT ON OPTIONS 34 ACT SECTION 16-iMPACT ON OPTIONS MODEL EMPLOYMENT AND STOCK PURCHASE AGREEMENT MODEL CONFIDENTIALITY AND NON-COMPETITION AGREEMENT MODEL STOCK INCENTIVE PLAN MODEL STOCK OPTION AWARD aGREEMENT MODEL STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHTS AGREEMENT THE FAILURE OF THE FREEZEOUT OPTION