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Wilson Sonsini says it published an analysis of SEC staff equity compensation interpretations
Wilson Sonsini said it published an analysis of new and revised SEC staff interpretations addressing equity compensation and benefit-plan registration. The firm’s article examines restricted stock and unit awards, assumed awards held by former employees, registration fees and the calculation of insider-reporting deadlines for transactions on foreign exchanges.
Key points
- The firm’s analysis discusses registration before award vesting rather than deferred settlement.Wilson Sonsini
- Wilson Sonsini’s article examines awards granted before an initial public offering.Wilson Sonsini
- The firm’s publication considers applying fees from forfeited awards to future registrations.Wilson Sonsini
- Wilson Sonsini’s article distinguishes staff views from Commission rules and statements.Wilson Sonsini