Basis of Difference | Employees Stock Option Scheme | Employees Stock Purchase Scheme |
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In this scheme company provides right (not an obligation) to whole time directors, officers or employees to purchase the shares at a predetermined price at future date | In this scheme shares are offered to participating employees as a part of public issue or otherwise |
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Option can be exercised after a specified vesting period (time period after which the option can be exercised) |
Shares can be purchased on the date of purchase |