Let's Talk: Phantom Equity Compensation in Family Business
Family Business
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52m
Phantom stock is a way for family businesses to provide long term incentive compensation to non-family executive employees, thereby enhancing their ability to compete for talent without giving away equity. This discussion will focus on compensation mechanisms within businesses to attract, retain, and engage talent. Also featured are a case from a business that implemented a phantom equity incentive scheme and an expert attorney to share the experience of rolling out +100 incentive plans.
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