Liquidity

Liquidity Trends: Perspectives From Private Company Leaders

Discover how private company leaders are changing the way they think about equity awards and liquidity events.

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Three Key Survey Findings:

  1. 1
    Equity Compensation Continues to Be a Competitive Differentiator; Liquidity Makes That Equity Meaningful

    A full 99% of survey respondents agree that providing liquidity options for employees helps attract and retain talent. At the same time, private company decision-makers recognize that it is important to provide both equity compensation and liquidity opportunities to meet employee needs. 

  2. 2
    Momentum and Demand for Liquidity Events Continues to Grow

    Equity compensation and business leaders understand the importance of offering liquidity opportunities to motivate and retain employees, and many are currently in the process of preparing for a liquidity event. Among those planning to capital raise, 56% plan to connect a liquidity event to it. 

  3. 3
    Opportunities Exist to Improve Private Company Readiness for Liquidity Events

    While tender offers remain a popular way to conduct a liquidity event, limited knowledge about alternative paths to liquidity may affect private company plans. Adding to the challenge, approximately 33% of private companies feel unprepared to conduct a liquidity event. . Opportunities exist to help companies close that gap by exploring best practices.

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