Sudden Wealthflow

Share Option Wealth

There is a new wave of wealth across Europe, and it is coming from the increasing use and value of share options.

They are found everywhere from blue-chip companies to brand new start-up companies that have yet to go public.

Case Study:

Liam and Karen
Recipients of Share Option Wealth
Dundee 2008

Having joined one of Scotland's leading computer game companies straight from university, Liam reached a point in his career where the increased value of his Share Options brought him Sudden Wealth.

After years of unsociable hours and international travel, Liam's new wealth put him in a position where he could seriously consider a sabbatical.

Concerned about the impact so much travel for work would have had, Liam and Karen previously decided against having children. With their Share Option wealth they could start afresh and make new plans, including the possibility of children.

"Now that we're financially secure, we want children and we want to spend time together as a family."

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