They could have. "Restricted shares are awarded
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"Restricted shares are awarded outright, and their owner has the same rights and privileges as any shareholder. They may receive dividends and vote at the annual meeting, for example. However, the shares may be vested, and the company may reserve the right to buy back unvested shares if the employee leaves the company."
https://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/0615...shares.asp
You have a point though. Maybe I too easily assumed. Let's find out if RP can vot on his restricted shares can vote? Just to be sure.