How Do Stock Appreciation Rights Work?
Stock Appreciation Rights are similar to Stock Options in that they are granted at a set price, and they generally have a vesting period and an expiration date. Once a SAR vests, an employee can exercise it at any time prior to its expiration. The proceeds will be paid either in cash, shares, or a combination of cash and shares depending on the rules of an employee’s plan. If proceeds are received in shares, they can be treated as any other shares of stock in a brokerage account.
