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restricted stock

[rɪˈstrɪktɪd stɑk]
nounpl: restricted stocks
ações restritas
1. Company shares granted to employees that cannot be sold or transferred until certain conditions are met, such as vesting periods or performance milestones
The executive received 10,000 shares of restricted stock as part of her compensation package.
A executiva recebeu 10 mil ações restritas como parte de seu pacote de remuneração.
2. Equity compensation that is subject to forfeiture if employment is terminated before vesting
Restricted stock units are commonly used to incentivize long-term employee retention.
As unidades de ações restritas são comumente usadas para incentivar a retenção de funcionários a longo prazo.
Synonyms
restricted stock unitsRSUvested sharesequity compensation
Antonyms
unrestricted stockfree sharesmarketable securities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ações restritas
Standard term used in corporate and financial contexts
São Paulo
ações restritas / ações com restrição
Commonly used in major financial hubs
Portugal
ações restritas / ações com restrição de venda
May include additional clarification about sale restrictions

Related Idioms & Phrases

golden handcuffs
vesting schedule
cliff vesting
equity package
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