AEO (NYSE: AEO) HR chief settles RSUs, 2,113 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Eagle Outfitters EVP–CHRO Marisa Baldwin exercised equity awards into common stock. She converted 341 dividend equivalent rights and 3,797 restricted stock units into a total of 4,138 shares of common stock. A separate transaction shows 2,113 shares withheld at $16.09 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving her with 48,010 directly held shares. The footnotes explain that each dividend equivalent right and restricted stock unit represents the economic or contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle common stock, with the restricted stock units vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
4,138 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Baldwin Marisa
Role
EVP - CHRO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 341 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 3,797 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, without par value | 4,138 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, without par value | 2,113 | $16.09 | $34K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 865 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, without par value — 50,123 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalent rights exercised: 341 shares
Restricted stock units exercised: 3,797 units
Total common shares acquired: 4,138 shares
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6 metrics
Dividend equivalent rights exercised
341 shares
Converted into common stock on 2026-03-30
Restricted stock units exercised
3,797 units
Converted into common stock on 2026-03-30
Total common shares acquired
4,138 shares
Common stock received from equity award exercises
Shares withheld for taxes
2,113 shares
Tax-withholding disposition at $16.09 per share
Tax withholding price
<money>$16.09</money>/share
Value used for shares delivered for tax liability
Post-transaction holdings
48,010 shares
Common stock directly owned after transactions
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, Restricted Stock Unit, tax-withholding disposition, contingent right, +1 more
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Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)…"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share…"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share…"
vest in three equal annual installments financial
"The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments…"
FAQ
What did AEO executive Marisa Baldwin report in this Form 4?
Marisa Baldwin reported exercises of dividend equivalent rights and restricted stock units into AEO common stock, plus a tax-withholding share disposition. These transactions reflect equity awards vesting and being settled in shares as part of her compensation package.
What are dividend equivalent rights in the AEO Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent rights in this filing are awards tied to previously granted restricted stock units that accrue value as if dividends were paid. Each right is described as the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock when converted.
How do Marisa Baldwin’s AEO restricted stock units vest?
The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. As they vest, each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock, according to the footnotes.