Alarm.com (ALRM) director receives 3,222 restricted stock units as equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Clarke Donald E reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. director Donald E. Clarke reported an equity compensation award rather than a market trade. He received a grant of 3,222 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock at $0.00 per share.
The shares underlying this award vest on the date preceding Alarm.com’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, conditioned on his continued service with the company through that date. The filing also lists indirect holdings of common stock in several irrevocable trusts for family members, where Clarke disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of any pecuniary interest.
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Insider Trade Summary
7 transactions reported
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Clarke Donald E
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
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| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,222 | $0.00 | -- |
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| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
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Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 18,175 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,899 shares (Indirect, By: Ellen C. Whittet Irrevocable Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a grant of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer. The shares underlying this restricted stock unit award vest on the date preceding the date of the Issuer's 2027 annual meeting of stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer on such date. These shares are held by the Ellen C. Whittet Irrevocable Trust 11/19/2021 (the "Ellen C. Whittet Irrevocable Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Ellen C. Whittet Irrevocable Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by the Thomas J. Clarke Irrevocable Trust dtd 11/19/2021 (the "Thomas J. Clarke Irrevocable Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Thomas J. Clarke Irrevocable Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by the Leanne C. Allan Irrevocable Trust dtd 11/19/2021 (the "Leanne C. Allan Irrevocable Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Leanne C. Allan Irrevocable Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by the Robin K. Clarke Irrevocable Trust dtd 11/19/2021 (the "Robin K. Clarke Irrevocable Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Robin K. Clarke Irrevocable Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by the John A. Clarke Irrevocable Trust dtd 11/19/2021 (the "John A. Clarke Irrevocable Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the John A. Clarke Irrevocable Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein. These shares are held by the Donald E. Clarke Irrevocable Trust dated 11/19/2021 (the "Donald Clarke Trust"). The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Donald Clarke Trust except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 3,222 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 18,175 shares
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RSU grant size
3,222 shares
Restricted stock units granted to Donald E. Clarke
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Price per share for RSU award
Direct holdings after grant
18,175 shares
Common stock held directly following RSU grant
Donald E. Clarke Trust holdings
7,520 shares
Indirect common stock held by Donald E. Clarke Irrevocable Trust
John A. Clarke Trust holdings
1,899 shares
Indirect common stock held by John A. Clarke Irrevocable Trust
Robin K. Clarke Trust holdings
1,899 shares
Indirect common stock held by Robin K. Clarke Irrevocable Trust
Leanne C. Allan Trust holdings
1,899 shares
Indirect common stock held by Leanne C. Allan Irrevocable Trust
Thomas J. Clarke Trust holdings
1,899 shares
Indirect common stock held by Thomas J. Clarke Irrevocable Trust
Key Terms
restricted stock units, beneficial ownership, pecuniary interest, irrevocable trust
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
beneficial ownership financial
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares owned by the Ellen C. Whittet Irrevocable Trust"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent, if any, of his pecuniary interest therein"
irrevocable trust financial
"These shares are held by the Donald E. Clarke Irrevocable Trust dated 11/19/2021"
An irrevocable trust is a legal arrangement where an owner transfers assets into a separate entity managed by a trustee and gives up the power to modify or reclaim those assets. For investors it matters because putting stock or other holdings into such a trust can change who controls and benefits from the assets, affect taxes and creditor protection, and influence how easy it is to sell or value those holdings—like placing valuables in a locked safe overseen by someone else.
FAQ
What did Donald E. Clarke report in his latest Form 4 for ALRM?
Donald E. Clarke reported receiving 3,222 restricted stock units of Alarm.com common stock as an equity award. These units were granted at $0.00 per share and represent compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
How do Clarke’s new restricted stock units in ALRM vest?
The restricted stock units vest on the date preceding Alarm.com’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Vesting is conditioned on Clarke’s continued service with the company through that date, meaning he must remain in his role for the award to fully vest.
Were there any Alarm.com (ALRM) stock sales or purchases in this Form 4?
The Form 4 does not show any open-market buys or sells of Alarm.com stock. It primarily reports a grant of restricted stock units to Clarke and lists indirect holdings in several irrevocable trusts, with no sale transactions disclosed.