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Q: When companies like Telus issue millions of Restricted share units (RSU) like it recently did does this affect the share count and are these free shares given out as compensation irregardless of performance of the company? Thx for helping me to understand.
Asked by blake on March 24, 2025
5i Research Answer:
RSUs are not counted as shares until they are exercised, but then they are. Contracts can vary...
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