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Option Backdating: What Companies Can Do Now to Avoid Problems

Corporate and Employment & Benefits Departments
Howard E. Berkenblit, Jonathan B. Dubitzky, David A. Guadagnoli
August 23, 2006

This Client Advisory from the Corporate and Employment & Benefits Departments discusses option backdating and best practices companies can implement now to avoid problems. 

 Reading this Advisory will provide you with an overview of 

  • the potential issues relating to option backdating
  • the consequences of improper option backdating and spring loading
  • practices that companies can implement to prevent potential issues relating to the timing and pricing of stock option grants

Client Advisory (PDF)