13/5/2026, 1:50:03 pm

Delays in IPOs harm leveraged ESOP participants financially

Delayed IPOs due to the West Asia conflict have created financial stress for ESOP holders who used leverage, particularly ex-employees with a limited timeframe to exercise their options. The issue arises when IPO timelines slip beyond loan tenures, burdening employees with higher interest costs and potential losses if the IPO valuation is lower than expected.