Stock Options vs. RSUs: How 409A Impacts Both

409A valuations influence both stock options and RSUs by determining fair market value. Stock options rely on 409A to set strike prices, affecting affordability and potential gains. RSUs, granted without strike prices, use 409A to calculate taxable value at vesting. Accurate valuations ensure compliant, fair, and strategically aligned equity compensation.

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