Stock Grant
/ˈstɑk ɡrænt/
Definitions
- (n.) An award of company shares or stock options to an employee or director, often subject to vesting conditions.
The employee received a stock grant as part of her compensation package.
Forms
- stock grant
- stock grants
Related terms
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Commentary
A stock grant typically involves formal documentation specifying terms like vesting schedule and restrictions; clarity in drafting minimizes disputes about ownership timing and conditions.
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