Armstrong World (NYSE: AWI) chair’s 72,823 RSUs vest with 31,671 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Armstrong World Industries Executive Chair Victor Grizzle exercised equity awards and covered taxes using shares rather than cash. On April 28, 2026, 72,823 Restricted Stock Units granted on April 28, 2023 vested and converted one-for-one into common stock at a derivative price of $0.
To satisfy tax obligations from this vesting, 31,671 common shares were withheld by the company at $169.84 per share, a non-market, tax-withholding disposition. After these transactions, Grizzle directly holds 537,493 shares of Armstrong World Industries common stock, reflecting a routine compensation-related equity settlement rather than an open-market trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
72,823 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Grizzle Victor
Role
Executive Chair
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 72,823 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 72,823 | $169.84 | $12.37M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 31,671 | $169.84 | $5.38M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 537,493 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Represents the number of shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligations incurred upon the vesting of certain restricted stock units granted to the Reporting Person under the 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. On April 28, 2023, the Reporting Person was granted 72,823 Restricted Stock Units, which vest on the third anniversary of the grant (contingent upon the Reporting Person's employment with the Issuer on the scheduled vesting date). Price of Derivative Security is $0.
Key Figures
RSUs vested and converted: 72,823 units/shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 31,671 shares
Price used for tax withholding: $169.84 per share
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5 metrics
RSUs vested and converted
72,823 units/shares
Restricted Stock Units granted on April 28, 2023, vesting on third anniversary
Shares withheld for taxes
31,671 shares
Withheld at $169.84 per share to satisfy tax obligations on April 28, 2026
Price used for tax withholding
$169.84 per share
Value applied to common shares withheld to cover tax liability
Post-transaction share ownership
537,493 shares
Common stock directly owned by Victor Grizzle after reported transactions
Derivative security price
$0.00
Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis at $0
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax obligations, 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan, derivative security
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis."
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 obligations financial
"shares withheld by the Issuer to satisfy the Reporting Person's tax obligations"
2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan financial
"granted to the Reporting Person under the 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan."
derivative security financial
"Price of Derivative Security is $0."
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What did AWI Executive Chair Victor Grizzle report in this Form 4?
Victor Grizzle reported the vesting and settlement of equity awards, not an open-market trade. 72,823 Restricted Stock Units converted into common stock, and some shares were withheld to cover tax obligations tied to this vesting under the company’s incentive plan.
How many Armstrong World Industries RSUs vested for Victor Grizzle?
A total of 72,823 Restricted Stock Units vested for Victor Grizzle. These units were granted on April 28, 2023 and vested on the third anniversary, converting into an equal number of Armstrong World Industries common shares at a derivative security price of $0 per unit.
What plan governed the RSU award to AWI’s Executive Chair?
The Restricted Stock Units were granted under Armstrong World Industries’ 2022 Equity and Cash Incentive Plan. The award granted 72,823 RSUs on April 28, 2023, which vested on the third anniversary, subject to Victor Grizzle’s continued employment through the scheduled vesting date.