.2 million for the 2016 fiscal transition period and $ 28.8 million for the year ended may 31 , 2016 . as of december 31 , 2018 , there was $ 62.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested restricted stock and performance awards that we expect to recognize over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years . our restricted stock and performance award plans provide for accelerated vesting under certain conditions . 94 2013 global payments inc . | 2018 form 10-k annual report .