Restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and risk of forfeiture. One of the main attractions for employers to issue restricted stock award or restricted stock unit grants is that they may incentivize employees to stay with the company. If an employee wants the full value, they must remain with the company until all shares have vested. More @Wikipedia
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