Stock Options-Getting Your Share of the Action: Negotiating Shares and Terms in Incentive and Nonqualified Plans [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Tom Taulli (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1576600459 | Publication Date: March 2001

At most of today's start-up companies, as well as at many large ones such as Starbucks Corp., Coke, and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., stock options are the "real money" being put on the table for valued employees. More companies are following the trend towards employee stock options, and individuals who know how to take advantage of such incentives can become rich. Millions of workers now face compensation decisions that used to be presented exclusively to executive insiders.

Tom Taulli, who writes a semi-monthly column on stock options for CBS MarketWatch, has written a practical, readable how-to book for the expanding ranks of employees at companies that award stock options. Taulli explains the basics of stock options, including vesting, exercising, and taxes. He skillfully guides readers through the complex language and logic of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, contract terms, and securities laws.

Taulli shows readers how to negotiate for the best contract and what to do once the options are in place. He provides guidance on using hedging strategies, reducing estate taxes, and getting the right professional advice. He also explains researching stock options, finding out what "developmental stage" a company is in, and recognizing the pitfalls of stock options, such as insider trading and Rule 144.

Tom Taulli has successfully negotiated stock option deals for himself, has advised others how to do the same, and is closely connected with the network of fast-growing companies for which option compensation is now the coin of the realm.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

"Think you know everything you need to know about stock options? Think again. Tom Taulli gives us the lowdown..." -- Thom Calandra, Editor-in-Chief, CBS MarketWatch --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Tom Taulli has his own firm, Taulli Research, which provides research services to the financial industry. The author or coauthor of several books, including "Tapping into Wireless," "Investing in IPOs,"" "and "Stock Options," Taulli is a regular contributor to MSN Investor, "Bloomberg Personal Finance," Forbes.com, and other national publications. An accomplished angel investor, his comments and insights have appeared in "The Wall Street Journal," "Barron's," "USA Today," and TheStreet.com.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 231 pages
• Publisher: Bloomberg Press (March 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1576600459
• ASIN: B000OV1C6G
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,436,523 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I've covered the markets for over 15 years. During this time, I have written books like All About Commodities and All About Short Selling. I'm also a regular writer for Forbes.com and InvestorPlace.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So much to know, a great starting point..., April 24, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Stock Options: Getting Your Share of the Action: Negotiating Shares and Terms in Incentive and Nonqualified Plans (Hardcover)

Having just received stock options for the first time, I was glad to come across this book. I'm amazed at how much there is to know about options, and I thought I knew a lot! Tom Taulli does a great job of breaking down the major types and pros/cons of each. Plenty of examples to illustrate points too.

He also takes the time to discuss larger issues of taxes and estate planning, where options are an integral part. Now that I've read the book, I know what to do with my current options and what to ask for with my next contract. I suspect that even those who think they know all about stock options will learn a lot from this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Employee Stock Options the Easy Way, August 28, 2001

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Kurt Bolles (Silicon Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stock Options: Getting Your Share of the Action: Negotiating Shares and Terms in Incentive and Nonqualified Plans (Hardcover)

I'm a programmer based in Silicon Valley and have received stock options over the years. No question, there is a lot of misinformation on the subject. Then again, the subject is extremely complex! However, when reading Taulli's book, things became much clearer. The sections on AMT were especially done well. If you want to understand your stock options, Taulli's book is a great choice.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stock Options are Understandable for the First Time, May 30, 2001

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Gregory R. Raifman (San Francisco, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stock Options: Getting Your Share of the Action: Negotiating Shares and Terms in Incentive and Nonqualified Plans (Hardcover)

Congradulations, Tom. Finally, someone has written a book that is understandable and readable for the financially saavy and not so saavy tech employee... This book contains information that is essential for (i) the employee who is interested in knowing the good and less than good about stock options and (ii) the executive and board who needs to correctly incentivize the employee base. Tom's book outlines the types of options available, how options work, and their tax and securities law treatments. The section on negotiation is particularly interesting and contains information not often available in a book directed at those of us who don't care to read a legal treatise. This book is well worth the read. Good luck and may your stock options be everything you hope them to be.