What is STOCK APPRECIATION RIGHT?

A privilege that is granted to holders of stock options who will receive cash or extra stock when the company’s stock appreciates in value.

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Related Legal Terms
CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND, STOCK INDEX OPTION, LONG-TERM EQUITY APPRECIATION SECURITY (LEAPS), ALPHABET STOCK, CLASSIFIED COMMON STOCK, CUMULATIVE PREFERRED STOCK, APPRECIATION, APPRECIATION IN VALUE, CAPITAL APPRECIATION, UNREALIZED APPRECIATION


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