Employee Stock Purchase Plan
/ˌɛm.plɔɪ.i stɒk ˈpɜːrtʃəs plæn/
Definitions
- (n.) A company-sponsored program that allows employees to purchase company stock at a discounted price, typically through payroll deductions over a set offering period.
She enrolled in the employee stock purchase plan to buy shares at a 15% discount.
Forms
- employee stock purchase plan
- employee stock purchase plans
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Commentary
Employee stock purchase plans are often governed by securities law and require careful drafting to comply with tax and regulatory requirements.
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