How private awards work
Receiving an award from your company is a big deal—congratulations!
Accepting your award and opening your account
To accept your award, go to Fidelity NetBenefits. If you're registering for the first time, you'll be asked to create a username and password and certify your account if you need to.
Tracking your award value
The value of your award is based on a share price that’s calculated by your company. You'll be able to view your award at NetBenefits.
Receiving your payout
Depending on your plan, your award will pay out or the stock option will become yours to exercise when you meet your company’s vesting requirements. Any shares paid out to you are added to the company's ownership record (commonly known as the Cap Table).
Understanding your taxes
Your award is considered taxable when it vests and/or when you exercise any eligible stock options.
Make the most of your account
Your private award is automatically linked to a new or existing account. You'll need this account for award transactions such as exercising options.
Your Stock Plan Resource Center
The Stock Plan Resource Center provides the help and education you need to understand how your equity compensation works, including taxes, and selling and managing shares.