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What Is Accelerated Vesting?

By Robin Hartill, CFP – Updated Dec 31, 2024 at 4:32PM

Key Points

  • Stock options may vest faster if a company is acquired or goes public.
  • Employees can negotiate accelerated vesting in a severance package after job loss.
  • Double-trigger accelerated vesting occurs after corporate change and employee termination.
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