Ok so if you have 25k shares you can get 10k. Are these shares...

Ok so if you have 25k shares you can get 10k. Are these shares the same as the other shares and get added to the total shares you hold or are they different in some way that stops them from being sold on trading apps? Just want to know if I want to sell them 12 months down the track there won't be limitations or restrictions from selling them the same as you sell any other shares purchased normally. Appreciate the help.