m17 ... if the individuals or co's agree to/opt for restricted shares, they usually receive shares at a discount well below market price to compensate for the required waiting period.
Actually ...as it relates to GRDO--the answer is in todays PR "Outsourced companies may receive restricted shares and/or cash for their promotional services from the Company. Another possible scenario is that existing shareholders pay individuals and/or companies to perform these services – and these shareholders could pay with the transfer of shares and/or cash. Either way, the company intends to provide, whenever possible, a disclosure of said payment and/or hiring."