Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)
The pool of equity set aside for employees
A formal plan that reserves a percentage of a company's shares to grant as options to employees over time, giving them the right to buy shares at a fixed price later. Needs board approval and proper documentation to avoid tax and securities issues down the line.
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