Answer:
$2,322,000
Explanation:
Stock appreciation right means employees will get increase is price benefit from the company rather than exercise shares.
On 31 Dec, 2020. Share price = $38, SAR exercise price = $20. Increase in price = ($38 - $20) = $18 per share
Total compensation expense = SARs * Increase in price
Total compensation expense = 129,000 SARs * $18
Total compensation expense = $2,322,000
So, the amount of compensation expense should Coronado recognize for the year ended December 31, 2020 is $2,322,000.