TRCPA: That's ususally the case, but on the OTC they are usually exercised in lieu of salary, then sold immediately for the cash. Since the option price pretty much equals the market sales price, no capital gains taxes.
Cash is King until further notice!!!
My comments on companies are usually my opinion of long term success (years). The PPS may go up or down greatly in the meantime depending on the number of greedy suckers with money.