BusinessAugust 8, 2026

vesting

VEST-ing

Definition

The process by which an employee earns the right to keep company-provided equity, stock options, or retirement benefits over a specific period of time.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'vestire' meaning 'to clothe.' The term evolved in a legal context to signify being 'clothed' or fully endowed with a right or power.

In the news

In the context of corporate insiders and mergers, vesting schedules determine when company executives or employees actually gain full ownership of their stock grants. This timeline often influences when insiders are legally permitted to sell their shares.

Qorvo Insiders Keep Filing. But the Merger Is the Main Thing That Matters

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The Globe and Mail

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