Astrella, by AST vs. Shareworks, by Morgan Stanley

Well suited for privately or publicly held companies with stock option plans or ESPP. Helpful for calculating stock compensation expense.

Incentivized

• Calendar of vesting schedule
• Visibility into value of various equity based compensation
• Ability to setup default release elections at vesting dates

Incentivized

• At the time, couldn't calculate a formula based on milestone vesting
• Had some small hiccups with calculating stock option compensation expense, but Capshare was able to solve over time.

Incentivized

We had a great team consisting of two Solium Shareworks admin experts, and one financial reporting expert to help us with the implementation. After the implementation, I feel we are in good hands with the Solium Shareworks relationship manager. We have quarterly contact with the team when new grants need to be added. Other then that, we are self-sufficient with the tool.

Incentivized

We like Carta because they offer transfer agent services in addition to Cap Table management. Shareworks is the upgraded Capshare. This is for IPO ready companies who are ready to take the next steps

Incentivized

• The ability to provide employees with an detailed view of their equity compensation and the real time value of the assets
• Protection features in place to prohibit trading in blackout period
• Option for employees to cover taxes related to share purchase and sales is a benefit to employees

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