FedEx Corporation included the following disclosure note in an annual report:

Required:
1. Assuming a four-year vesting period, how much compensation expense did FedEx report in the year ended\ May 31, 2021, for the restricted stock granted during the year ended May 31, 2020? (Round dollar amounts to the nearest million.)

2. Based on the information provided in the disclosure note, prepare the journal entry that summarizes the vesting of restricted stock during the year ended May 31, 2020. (FedEx’s common shares have a par amount per share of $0.10.)

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Stock-Based Compensation (in part) ... Restricted shares of our common stock are awarded to key employees. All restrictions on the shares expire ratably over a four-year period. Shares are valued at the market price on the date of award ...Compensation expense associated with these awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the requisite service period or the stated vesting period. The following table summarizes information regarding vested and unvested restricted stock for the year ended May 31, 2020: Unvested at May 31, 2019 Granted Vested Forfeited Unvested at May 31, 2020 Number of Shares 324,478 207,012 (154,449) (5,351) 371,690 Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value $217.76 158.58 200.84 197.07 192.19