Evergreen Option An employee option plan that grants additional shares to the plan every year. Also known as an "evergreen plan". Investopedia Says: The number of shares granted to the plan is determined by a set percentage of the company's common shares outstanding.
In most cases, these plans don't have an expiry date and do not require shareholder approval. Related Terms: Dilution Employee Stock Ownership Plan - ESOP Evergreen Outstanding Shares Reload Option Stock Option |