Accel (ACEL) CEO gets 78,930 RSUs and makes 1,500-share stock gift
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Accel Entertainment CEO Andrew H. Rubenstein reported two equity-related moves. He received a grant of 78,930 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each representing one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash cost. Half of these RSUs vest on February 25, 2027, and the rest on February 25, 2028, as long as he continues serving the company.
He also made a bona fide gift of 1,500 shares of Class A-1 Common Stock. After this gift, his direct holdings of the common stock reported in this filing total 3,874,443 shares.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1,500 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Rubenstein Andrew H.
Role
CEO and President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) | 78,930 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class A-1 Common Stock | 1,500 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) — 78,930 shares (Direct, null);
Class A-1 Common Stock — 3,874,443 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share of the Issuer's Class A-1 Common Stock upon settlement for no consideration. 1/2 of the RSUs will vest on February 25, 2027, and the remainder will vest on February 25, 2028, subject to the Reporting Person's continuing service to the Issuer on each vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 78,930 RSUs
RSU vesting 2027: 50% of 78,930 RSUs
RSU vesting 2028: Remaining 50% of 78,930 RSUs
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6 metrics
RSUs granted
78,930 RSUs
Grant of Restricted Stock Units to CEO
RSU vesting 2027
50% of 78,930 RSUs
Vest on February 25, 2027
RSU vesting 2028
Remaining 50% of 78,930 RSUs
Vest on February 25, 2028
Shares gifted
1,500 shares
Bona fide gift of Class A-1 Common Stock
Shares held after gift
3,874,443 shares
Direct Class A-1 Common Stock holdings after gift
RSU conversion price
$0.00 per share
RSUs settle into Class A-1 shares for no consideration
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), bona fide gift, Class A-1 Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive 1 share"
A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.
bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Class A-1 Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title": "Class A-1 Common Stock""
Class A-1 common stock is a specific type of ordinary share in a company whose exact voting power, dividend rights and transfer rules are set out in the company’s charter. It represents an ownership stake but may carry different rights than other share classes, so two shares with different labels are not always equal. For investors it matters because the share class determines how much influence you have, what income you may receive and how easily you can sell—think of it like different membership tiers that grant varying levels of access and benefits.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What insider transactions did Accel (ACEL) CEO Andrew Rubenstein report?
Andrew Rubenstein reported a grant of 78,930 Restricted Stock Units and a bona fide gift of 1,500 Class A-1 Common shares. These are compensation and personal planning moves, not open-market buy or sell trades.
How many RSUs did the Accel (ACEL) CEO receive in the latest Form 4?
He received 78,930 Restricted Stock Units, each convertible into one share of Class A-1 Common Stock for no cash consideration. The units vest over time, tying this award to his continued service with Accel Entertainment.
When do Andrew Rubenstein’s new Accel (ACEL) RSUs vest?
Half of the 78,930 RSUs vest on February 25, 2027, and the remaining half vest on February 25, 2028. Vesting depends on Rubenstein’s continued service with Accel Entertainment on each vesting date.
What does a bona fide gift mean in the Accel (ACEL) Form 4?
A bona fide gift is a transfer of shares without receiving payment, often for personal or charitable reasons. In this filing, 1,500 Class A-1 Common shares were transferred as a gift, not sold in the market.