M&A: Basics

Restricted Stock Units After An Acquisition: Know What Could Happen This is premium content

Kristin McFarland
Podcast included! When a company is merging or being acquired, many employees are left wondering what will happen to their unvested RSUs. While the outcomes for holders of unvested RSUs and current equity holders will depend on the terms of the M&A deal, if your company is being acquired there are a few things you should know about your restricted stock units and what may happen.
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