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Stock Options

So our stock options are being converted 1:1 to the new stock. What's this about a double trigger? The way I read it, it sounds like all outstanding options would vest immediately upon termination (aka layoff, not you got caught at a Coldplay concert). If that's right, then why?

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Post ID: @OP+1k1zpfx42

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does everyone have stocks? Are they RSUs or options?

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Post ID: @2wz+1k1zpfx42

@c1 good observation, the letter says all awards outstanding as of Dec 9 2024.

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Post ID: @ej+1k1zpfx42

It’s not all your unvested RSUs. It doesn’t count the RSUs you got in March.

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Post ID: @c1+1k1zpfx42

@OP is talking about LTIP (RSUs and PSUs). The double trigger part applies to unvested awards. See email/letter from 7/29.

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Post ID: @aq+1k1zpfx42

@ac The docs we were sent we if you wanted to convert your stock now at $15 a share at the merger. What other docs?

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Post ID: @ah+1k1zpfx42

@a6 this is not true, at the moment. As part of the merger, if you are let go, within the next 24 months, without cause, they will vest all your unvested stock. Read the docs we were sent.

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Post ID: @ac+1k1zpfx42

You only have access to available options (vested) if you are terminated. At merger your stock is not vesting its just being converted to a new stock.

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