Glossary A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 Definitions by InvestorWords.com   What is...? Type There are four types of stock appreciation right (SAR) grants: Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Right (SSR) – Employee receives stock upon exercise after the appreciation is calculated and taxes withheld. Cash-Settled Stock Appreciation right (CSR) – Employee receives cash upon exercise after the appreciation is calculated and taxes withheld. Incentive Stock Appreciation Right (ISR) – A tandem SAR that is tied to an incentive stock option and settled using a combination of cash and shares. Non-Qualified Stock Appreciation Right (NSR) – A tandem SAR that is tied to a non-qualified stock option and settled using a combination of cash and shares. Copyright ©2009 by InvestorGuide.com. All Rights Reserved.