Can the AI legally approve my strike prices?

No. The AI provides calculations based on your data, but a human legal professional must approve all strike prices to ensure compliance.

Does the AI update my cap table automatically?

No. The AI only reads your data to perform calculations. It does not write or change any records in your cap table or spreadsheet.

What data does the AI need to work?

The AI needs access to your current cap table and your most recent 409A valuation report.

Can I use this for different types of equity?

Yes, as long as you provide the relevant strike price and FMV data for those specific equity types.

Will the AI tell me if a grant is non-compliant?

Yes, it will flag any proposed strike prices that fall below the calculated minimum floor.

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How to calculate strike price floors with your AI

Connect your equity data to your AI client to find the legal minimum strike price for new grants.

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Short answer

How do I find the minimum strike price for new options?

Your AI compares your current Fair Market Value against your existing equity records to find the legal floor. This ensures new grants stay compliant with Section 409A. You'll get the specific price range needed for your next issuance.

The outcomes of this task.

Where your results land.

The AI processes your data to produce these specific outputs.

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Legal strike price floors

The AI identifies the minimum price per share required to meet 409A standards based on your latest valuation.

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FMV comparison reports

You get a clear view of how your current FMV compares to previous grant prices and total equity value.

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Grant modeling inputs

The AI provides the exact numbers you need to include in your next board memo or grant letter.

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Legal review prep

The AI flags any pricing discrepancies that require a lawyer or valuation expert to review before you issue grants.

The workflow

What your AI does when the data arrives.

The AI handles the math and cross-referencing between your valuation and your cap table.

Analyze equity data
The AI reads your current cap table and outstanding option details to establish a baseline.
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Compare FMV
It checks your latest 409A valuation against the existing strike prices in your records.
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Identify floors
The AI calculates the specific price floor for new grants to prevent underpriced options.
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Flag risks
The AI highlights any proposed grants that fall below the calculated minimum.
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US 409A Impact Calculator Connector

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1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
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  "mcpServers": {
    "us-section-409a-impact-calculator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_7ZkvoXpHa5AkS1CWLLy1OSbvo0tJVPsXFTYKHrXA/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Calculate the minimum strike price for new grants using the data in my Cap Table sheet.
Compare the FMV from my latest valuation PDF against the current option strike prices in my spreadsheet.
Check if the proposed grant in my 'New Hires' sheet meets the 409A floor requirements.
Show me a list of all current options that are priced below our most recent FMV.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

01
Can the AI legally approve my strike prices?
No. The AI provides calculations based on your data, but a human legal professional must approve all strike prices to ensure compliance.
02
Does the AI update my cap table automatically?
No. The AI only reads your data to perform calculations. It does not write or change any records in your cap table or spreadsheet.
03
What data does the AI need to work?
The AI needs access to your current cap table and your most recent 409A valuation report.
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Can I use this for different types of equity?
Yes, as long as you provide the relevant strike price and FMV data for those specific equity types.
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Will the AI tell me if a grant is non-compliant?
Yes, it will flag any proposed strike prices that fall below the calculated minimum floor.
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