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Option Exercise
Definition
The act of using stock options to actually buy the shares at the agreed strike price.
Why it matters
Exercising options turns a promise into real ownership, but it can require cash and create tax to plan for.
Example
An employee leaving the company chooses to exercise her options, paying 50p a share to own them outright.
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