STOCK OPTIONS
Опцион, дающий держателю право на покупку или продажу определенного количества акций компании из пакета по определенной цене и на определенный период времени.

Stock options have become an integral component of employee compensation in startups. Common wisdom dictates that employees who have chosen to work in a riskier situation than a more established company should participate in the firm’s financial success. Moreover, this incentive can compensate for a startup’s difficulty in paying salaries and benefits at market rates.

Employee stock option offer the options’ holder the right to buy a certain amount of company shares at a predetermined price for a specific period of time.
Stock options are a part on the hiring package for most, with gifted options periodically attached to raises and bonuses.

Her stock option package represented a 2% stake in the firm.

Given the company’s poor performance, his stock options are likely to be worthless.