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restricted stock

American  

noun

  1. unregistered stock, as that issued privately as compensation to corporate executives subject to special conditions.


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Many of these companies’ top executives are making millions, even tens of millions, of dollars on their options, restricted stock and bonuses.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

It includes $58.7 million in restricted stock units that vest over five years and Ellison also is an owner in the business that acquired Paramount last year.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Most big companies pay their CEOs primarily in stock options or restricted stock, often with strings attached: They receive fewer shares if the company does poorly over time—or more, if it succeeds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Wells separately received 957 restricted stock units External link on May 20, according to a different form.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

Greg Lippmann was paid $47 million in 2007, although $24 million of it was in restricted stock that he could not collect unless he hung around Deutsche Bank for a few more years.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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