RSU vesting boosts AerCap (AER) director holdings despite tax-share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AerCap Holdings N.V. director Rita Forst reported the vesting and conversion of Restricted Stock Units into Ordinary Shares. On April 15, 2026, RSUs granted on January 1, 2024, 2025, and 2026 fully vested, converting on a one-for-one basis into 3,345 Ordinary Shares.
To satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to this vesting, 1,606 Ordinary Shares were withheld at $148.97 per share. After these compensation-related transactions, Forst directly holds 9,333 Ordinary Shares. The filing reflects routine equity compensation vesting and associated tax withholding, with no open-market purchases or sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
3,345 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Forst Rita
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 807 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,069 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,469 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 3,345 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 1,606 | $148.97 | $239K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 10,939 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of the Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"). Represents the vesting of all RSUs granted on January 1, 2026. Each RSU converts to an Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis. Represents the vesting of all RSUs granted on January 1, 2025. Each RSU converts to an Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis. Represents the vesting of all RSUs granted on January 1, 2024. Each RSU converts to an Ordinary Share on a one-for-one basis.
Key Figures
RSU-derived shares: 3,345 shares
Tax withholding shares: 1,606 shares
Withholding price: $148.97/share
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4 metrics
RSU-derived shares
3,345 shares
Ordinary Shares from RSU vesting on April 15, 2026
Tax withholding shares
1,606 shares
Shares delivered for tax obligations at $148.97
Withholding price
$148.97/share
Price used for tax-share withholding
Post-transaction holdings
9,333 shares
Ordinary Shares directly owned after transactions
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, Ordinary Shares, Form 4
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents the vesting of all RSUs granted on January 1, 2026."
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
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
What insider transaction did AerCap (AER) director Rita Forst report?
Rita Forst reported RSU vesting that converted into Ordinary Shares and related tax withholding. Three RSU grants from 2024, 2025, and 2026 vested on April 15, 2026, resulting in 3,345 new Ordinary Shares before tax-share withholding.
Were there any open-market buys or sells by Rita Forst in this AerCap (AER) Form 4?
No open-market buys or sells are reported. The Form 4 shows RSU exercises (conversions to shares) and a tax-withholding disposition, where shares were withheld by the company to pay taxes rather than sold in the open market.
What do the AerCap (AER) RSU footnotes say about the grants to Rita Forst?
The footnotes state that all RSUs granted on January 1, 2024, 2025, and 2026 vested on April 15, 2026. Each Restricted Stock Unit converts into one AerCap Ordinary Share, confirming the one-for-one RSU-to-share conversion ratio used in the filing.