How do I find my ESOP?
By law, your company must send you an annual account statement telling you how much is in your ESOP in cash and in stock. The stock price is determined by an independent outside appraisal firm. If you do not receive a statement, contact the company's human resources or payroll department and request a copy.
How do ESOPs work India?
An Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) in India is an incentive granted to employees of a company to buy or subscribe to shares of the company at a predetermined price for the future. The software industry was the first to bring about this plan because of the “brain drain” and poaching of high performing employees.
How do I check my ESOP?
By law, your company must send you an annual account statement telling you how much is in your ESOP in cash and in stock. The stock price is determined by an independent outside appraisal firm. If you do not receive a statement, contact the company's human resources or payroll department and request a copy.
How do I cash out my ESOP plan?
Request the distribution forms from the ESOP company. These forms will transfer the shares from the control of the ESOP to you. You will need to fill out the forms completely and sign them. Sell the shares using your broker or online brokerage house if you wish to transfer the vested stock to cash.
What happens to ESOP when you leave?
If you quit or get fired before your Esops get vested, you lose your money. Even the number of Esops that you vest per year during the vesting period often follows a schedule that does not favour the employee.