As economic volatility and looming recession concerns threaten to drive down private market valuations, companies may consider repricing underwater stock options to preserve the incentive value of their equity.

Download this guide to help inform yourself and your clients on the benefits, considerations and mechanics of conducting a stock option repricing, including:

• What underwater are stock options
• What might drive a lower 409A valuation
• Approaches to implement a stock option repricing
• Waiting to hold off on reporting

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