Merger conversions reshape QXO Insulation (NYSE: BLD) CFO stock holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
QXO Insulation Vice President and CFO Robert M. Kuhns reported a series of issuer dispositions of common stock linked to the completion of QXO, Inc.’s acquisition of TopBuild Corp. Three dispositions totaling 17,296 shares were recorded at a stated price of $0.00 per share, leaving him with no directly held shares of this common stock class after the final transaction.
Under the merger, each TopBuild share was converted into either approximately $249.71 in cash plus 10.211 QXO shares or 20.200 QXO shares, and Kuhns elected the cash-plus-stock option. Footnotes explain that the transactions reflect tax withholding and the treatment of RSU and PRSU equity awards in the merger.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Kuhns Robert M
Role
Vice President and CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Common Stock | 8,373 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 2,689 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 6,234 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,923 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 18, 2026 (the "Merger Agreement), QXO, Inc. ("QXO") acquired TopBuild Corp. ("TopBuild") in a merger transaction (the "Merger") which became effective on July 1, 2026. At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each share (other than certain excluded shares, cancelled shares and dissenting shares) of TopBuild common stock was converted into the right to receive, at the holder's election, one of the following forms of merger consideration, after giving effect to proration as described in the Merger Agreement: (i) approximately $249.71 in cash and 10.211 shares of QXO common stock, subject to final calculations by the exchange agent (the "Cash Consideration"); or (ii) 20.200 shares of QXO common stock (the "Stock Consideration"). The reporting person elected the Cash Consideration. Reflects tax withholding and performance share achievement on vesting. Represents shares of TopBuild common stock underlying restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding and not yet settled RSU award was converted into a restricted stock unit award relating to a number of shares of QXO common stock based on an equity award exchange ratio equal to the Stock Consideration, with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole number of shares. Represents shares of TopBuild common stock underlying performance-based stock unit ("PRSU") awards. Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, each outstanding and not yet settled PRSU award was converted into a restricted stock unit award relating to a number of shares of QXO common stock based on an equity award exchange ratio equal to the Stock Consideration, with any fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole number of shares.
Key Figures
First disposition: 8,373 shares
Second disposition: 2,689 shares
Third disposition: 6,234 shares
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7 metrics
First disposition
8,373 shares
Disposition to issuer on July 1, 2026
Second disposition
2,689 shares
Disposition to issuer on July 1, 2026
Third disposition
6,234 shares
Disposition to issuer on July 1, 2026
Total shares disposed
17,296 shares
Aggregate of three issuer dispositions reported in Form 4
Post-transaction holdings
0 shares
Common stock directly held after final disposition
Cash Consideration
$249.71 + 10.211 shares
Per TopBuild share: cash plus QXO common stock option
Stock Consideration
20.200 shares
QXO common stock per TopBuild share under stock option
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Consideration, restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards, performance-based stock unit ("PRSU") awards, +1 more
5 terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 18, 2026"
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Merger Consideration financial
"one of the following forms of merger consideration, after giving effect to proration"
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards financial
"Represents shares of TopBuild common stock underlying restricted stock unit ("RSU") awards."
performance-based stock unit ("PRSU") awards financial
"Represents shares of TopBuild common stock underlying performance-based stock unit ("PRSU") awards."
equity award exchange ratio financial
"converted into a restricted stock unit award relating to a number of shares of QXO common stock based on an equity award exchange ratio"
FAQ
What did QXO Insulation (BLD) CFO Robert Kuhns report in this Form 4?
Robert M. Kuhns reported three dispositions of common stock to the issuer totaling 17,296 shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share, all tied to the closing of QXO, Inc.’s acquisition of TopBuild Corp. and related equity award and tax-withholding adjustments.
How is the TopBuild–QXO merger described in the QXO Insulation (BLD) Form 4 footnotes?
The footnotes state that under an Agreement and Plan of Merger, QXO, Inc. acquired TopBuild Corp., converting each TopBuild share into either cash plus QXO shares or all-stock consideration, with the merger becoming effective on July 1, 2026, subject to proration terms.
Which form of merger consideration did the QXO Insulation (BLD) CFO elect?
The footnotes explain that the reporting person, Robert M. Kuhns, elected the Cash Consideration option, receiving approximately $249.71 in cash and 10.211 shares of QXO common stock for each eligible TopBuild share, consistent with the terms of the merger agreement between QXO and TopBuild.
How were RSU and PRSU awards affected in the QXO–TopBuild merger?
Outstanding TopBuild RSU and PRSU awards were converted into restricted stock unit awards for QXO common shares using an equity award exchange ratio equal to the Stock Consideration of 20.200 QXO shares per TopBuild share, with any resulting fractional shares rounded to the nearest whole share.