Concentrated stock

What are 10b5-1 plans?

If you are in possession of material non-public information about a stock, the SEC’s Rule 10b5-1 allows you to plan trades in advance so that you can sell shares without

If you are in possession of material non-public information about a stock, you can still sell shares… as long as you follow a few key rules.

What is Rule 144?

Rule 144 limits the amount of stock an individual can sell. It generally applies to affiliates of a publicly traded company—officers, board members, large shareholders, or people who may have

If you’re high up in a company, or own a significant amount of shares, you may face limitations on the number of shares you can sell. Here’s what you need to know.

What is Section 16, and does it apply to me?

Section 16 refers to the 16th section of the Securities and Exchange Act. It requires that certain company insiders—executives, board members, certain key employees, investors owning more than 10%—file paperwork

Section 16 let’s regulators monitor trades by key company employees; it doesn’t apply to everyone, but if you’re subject to it, it’s critical you follow the rules.

3 regulations every high-ranking executive should know about

High-ranking employees at publicly-traded companies may be required to follow specific rules and regulations that don’t apply to the broader employee pool. These regulations usually apply to C-suite level executives,

As you get promoted at a company, you may be subject to new or increased regulatory scrutiny. Here are three regulations you should ask about or be aware of.

Negotiating equity comp: What you should know

Have you ever wondered how to negotiate a pay package that includes equity compensation, in addition to a salary? Kelly Milligan has offers tips. (Hint: Taxes.)

Your guide to equity compensation

At Quorum, we view equity compensation on a spectrum, with restricted stock units at one end and share purchase programs on the other.