How RSUs work
Follow the journey of a typical award.
Accept your award.
(if you're required to).
Wait for your award to vest.
Your award pays out after taxes are withheld.
The payout is now yours.
Receiving restricted stock units (RSUs) from your company is a big deal—congratulations! RSUs are a form of equity compensation that will pay out in shares or cash after a specified vesting (or waiting) period.
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 the price of your company's shares. Go to NetBenefits to see how much your award could be worth.
Receiving your payout
Your award pays out after a vesting period that your company sets. On the vesting date, you'll become the full owner of the shares (or cash equivalent). Go to NetBenefits to find out when that happens.
Managing your payout
Your award pays out to your account. To sell your shares easily and link your bank account to access cash, go to NetBenefits.
Understanding your taxes
Your award is considered taxable when it vests, and your company may withhold a portion of the payout to cover the taxes due. Depending on your country's tax laws, you may have additional taxes when you sell your shares. Use Fidelity's tax-planning resources to learn more about taxes.
Make the most of your account
When your award pays out, we'll deposit the shares or cash to your account.
With this account, you can manage your stock plans, transfer cash to your bank account, and sell your shares.
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.