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Options calculator

When your options become available, you can choose from one of three basic sell strategies: Exercise your options, then hold the stock for sale at a later date (exercise and hold); hold your options and exercise them later (defer exercise); or exercise your options and immediately sell the stock (exercise and sell). This calculator will help you decide which choice will likely maximize your after-tax profits. (*)
Today's date:
Current market value per share:$
Expected rate of return for stock:   %
Annual dividend per share:$
Your income tax rate:   %
Long-term capital gains tax rate:   %
Rate of return for alternative investment (after taxes):   %
Option expiration date:   
Number of options:   
Grant price per share:$
* Note: This calculator is only applicable to nonqualified stock options and does not account for factors such as diversification concerns and potential stock ownership requirements.

Arthur Andersen makes no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, suitability or any other aspect of your use of the stock option calculator. We recommend that you check with your financial advisor before making a decision on your options.
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