Director Byron Spruell reports Aon (AON) share grant and tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aon plc director Byron Spruell reported routine equity compensation activity. He received a grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors, with a nominal value of US $0.01 per share under Irish law.
The company withheld 186.235 Class A Ordinary Shares to cover associated tax obligations at a price of $315.95 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. Following these transactions, Spruell directly holds 6,562.97 Class A Ordinary Shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Spruell Byron
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Ordinary Stock | 776 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Ordinary Stock | 186.235 | $315.95 | $59K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Ordinary Stock — 6,562.97 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Class A Ordinary Shares granted annually to each non-employee director of Aon plc. In accordance with Irish law, reporting person agreed to pay the issuer the nominal value of US $0.01 per share issued to the reporting person. Class A Ordinary Shares withheld by the issuer for payment of taxes in connection with the award.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 186.235 shares
Tax-withholding price: $315.95 per share
Annual share grant: 776 shares
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Tax-withheld shares
186.235 shares
Class A Ordinary Stock withheld for taxes at $315.95 per share
Tax-withholding price
$315.95 per share
Value used for 186.235 withheld shares
Annual share grant
776 shares
Class A Ordinary Shares awarded to non-employee director
Post-transaction holdings
6,562.97 shares
Direct Class A Ordinary Share ownership after transactions
Nominal value per share
US $0.01 per share
Amount agreed to be paid under Irish law for granted shares
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, grant/award acquisition, Class A Ordinary Shares
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tax-withholding disposition financial
"The company withheld 186.235 Class A Ordinary Shares to cover associated tax obligations at a price of $315.95 per share, which is a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale."
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.
grant/award acquisition financial
"He received a grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors, reported as a grant/award acquisition."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Aon (AON) director Byron Spruell report?
Byron Spruell reported an annual grant of 776 Class A Ordinary Shares and withholding of 186.235 shares for taxes. These transactions reflect routine director equity compensation rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
Was the Aon (AON) Form 4 for Byron Spruell an open-market sale?
No, the filing shows a tax-withholding disposition of 186.235 shares, not an open-market sale. Shares were withheld by Aon plc to pay taxes tied to an equity award, which is a common administrative transaction.
What type of equity compensation did Aon (AON) grant to Byron Spruell?
Aon plc granted Byron Spruell 776 Class A Ordinary Shares as an annual award to non-employee directors. Under Irish law, he agreed to pay the issuer the nominal value of US $0.01 per share for these granted shares.