RSUs

[ar-es-yuz]
noun
Unidades de Ações Restritas
1. Restricted Stock Units - equity compensation awards granted by companies to employees that convert into actual shares after a vesting period
The tech company offered new employees RSUs as part of their compensation package.
A empresa de tecnologia ofereceu Unidades de Ações Restritas aos novos funcionários como parte do pacote de remuneração.
2. A form of equity-based incentive compensation that has no upfront cost to the employee
My RSUs will vest over four years, with 25% vesting annually.
Minhas Unidades de Ações Restritas se tornarão resgatáveis ao longo de quatro anos, com 25% por ano.
RSUs have become increasingly common in Brazil's tech industry, particularly in multinational companies and startups in São Paulo. While the English acronym RSU is widely used in corporate environments, the Portuguese translation 'Unidades de Ações Restritas' is the formal equivalent. Understanding RSU vesting schedules is crucial for employees evaluating compensation packages in competitive tech markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restricted stockequity compensationstock awardsperformance shares

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
Unidades de Ações Restritas
Standard translation used in corporate and financial contexts
Brazil (Tech Hubs)
RSUs
Often used in English in São Paulo and Rio tech industry
Portugal
Unidades de Ações Restritas
Portuguese equivalent, though English acronym RSU is commonly used in business
USA (Silicon Valley)
RSUs
Universal term in tech industry compensation discussions

Related Words

vestingstock optionsequity packagecompensationunvested sharescliff period

Related Idioms & Phrases

RSUs vest in tranches
cliff vesting on RSUs
RSU refresh grants
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