how long does an ltip last 
in order to motivate employees a ltip typically distributes awards over a period of three to five years 1the bottom linea long term incentive plan attempts to align the interests of the employees and the business done well both benefit the incentive plan helps retain top talent in a highly competitive work environment as the business continues to evolve and the business thrives thanks to the work of the employees if you are offered an ltip consider your options and be sure to fully understand the details of the plan vesting for example might happen over time so try to weigh the tradeoffs 