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EMI's new exercise window: The end of the golden handcuffs?
Masego Tigedi: 15 July 2026
For decades, employee share options have served two purposes.
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EMI's new exercise window: reporting implications
Masego Tigedi: 10 June 2026
The government's decision to extend the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) exercise window from 10 years to 15 years has largely been welcomed as...
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EMI's new exercise window: five questions for HR
Masego Tigedi: 09 June 2026
The recent extension of the Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) exercise window from 10 years to 15 years may appear to be a relatively modest...
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EMI vs growth shares: how the 15-year window changes things
Masego Tigedi: 03 June 2026
For years, one of the strongest arguments in favour of growth shares over Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) options was flexibility.
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EMI: Could eligibility changes reshape your growth plans?
Sam Jeans: 18 December 2025
Competing for talent gets harder as businesses scale. Candidates have more choices, often including the likes of Big Tech and large listed companies....
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EMI schemes in 2026: what larger businesses need to know
Sam Jeans: 17 December 2025
For years, Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) schemes have been the gold standard for startups wanting to attract and reward talent.
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Moving from CSOP to EMI: When it does (and doesn’t) make sense
Sam Jeans: 12 December 2025
Company Share Option Plans (CSOP) have done the job for years. They motivate and retain employees, they're tax-friendly, and they keep operations...
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EMI excluded industries: Why some trades don’t qualify
Masego Tigedi: 24 November 2025
The Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) scheme is one of the most generous share option schemes in the UK. It helps high-growth companies attract...
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How EMI options fit into your fundraising journey
Chris Nash: 21 October 2025
When you’re building a startup, you’re spinning a lot of plates: raising, growing, strategising, hiring - all of which will affect the decisions you...
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Why more SMEs should embrace the EMI scheme
Rebecca Appleton: 09 August 2024
From navigating the intricacies of funding to surmounting the ever-present challenges of talent acquisition and retention, SMEs are in a perpetual...