Long Term Incentive PlanThis is an incentive device used by listed companies to encourage their senior executives to build up a shareholding, thereby aligning their interests with those of their shareholders. In a Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"), free shares are provided to participants subject to the fulfilment of specified conditions. These shares are held in trust and once the specified conditions are fulfilled the trustees release the shares to the senior executives. Requirements
Tax TreatmentThere is no tax relief available to the LTIP, its primary dual purposes are reward and retention of senior executives. Therefore, income tax will be chargeable when the participant acquires the shares. In order to cover the tax liability due, the participant may sell his shares. The cost of setting up the LTIP and contributions to the trustees enabling them to fund the plan may be tax deductible. Benefits
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