Acadian director exercises 5,750 stock units
Acadian Asset Management Inc. director and ten percent owner John Paulson exercised 5,750 restricted stock units into 5,750 shares of common stock on May 14, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Acadian Asset Management Inc. director and ten percent owner John Paulson exercised 5,750 restricted stock units into 5,750 shares of common stock on May 14, 2026. The units carried a conversion price of $0.00 per share. Following this equity award vesting and conversion, he directly holds 29,510 common shares.
Insider Trade Summary
5,750 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
2 txns
Insider
Paulson John
Role
Director, 10% Owner
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 5,750 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 5,750 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 29,510 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Acadian Asset Management Inc.
- F2. On May 14, 2025, the reporting person was granted 5,750 restricted stock units vesting upon the earlier of May 14, 2026 and the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders of Acadian Asset Management Inc.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 5,750 units
Shares received: 5,750 shares
Conversion price: $0.00 per share
+2 more
5 metrics
RSUs exercised
5,750 units
Restricted stock units converted to common stock on May 14, 2026
Shares received
5,750 shares
Common stock received from RSU conversion
Conversion price
$0.00 per share
Exercise or conversion of derivative security
Post-transaction holdings
29,510 shares
Common stock directly held after transactions
Exercise events
1 transaction
Derivative exercise or conversion (code M)
Key Terms
restricted stock unit, derivative security, ten percent owner, transaction code M, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of common stock of Acadian Asset Management Inc."
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
ten percent owner financial
"the reporting person is marked as a ten percent owner"
transaction code M financial
"transaction_code: M, described as Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4)"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did AAMI director John Paulson report?
John Paulson reported exercising 5,750 restricted stock units into 5,750 shares of Acadian Asset Management Inc. common stock. This was a derivative exercise at a $0.00 conversion price, reflecting the vesting of previously granted equity awards rather than an open-market purchase.
Were John Paulson’s AAMI transactions open-market buys or equity vesting?
The transactions reflect equity vesting, not open-market buys. Paulson exercised 5,750 restricted stock units into an equal number of common shares at a $0.00 conversion price, classified as an exercise or conversion of a derivative security under transaction code M.
What does transaction code M mean in the AAMI Form 4 filing?
Transaction code M indicates an exercise or conversion of a derivative security. In this AAMI filing, it shows 5,750 restricted stock units were converted into 5,750 common shares, consistent with the vesting of a prior equity grant rather than a market trade.
What are the terms of John Paulson’s 5,750 AAMI restricted stock units?
Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Acadian Asset Management Inc. common stock. The grant of 5,750 units was scheduled to vest on the earlier of May 14, 2026, or the date of the 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
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