BorgWarner (NYSE: BWA) director acquires shares via award and dividends
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BorgWarner Inc. director Hau N. Thai-Tang reported acquisitions of company stock as part of compensation and dividend programs. On April 29, 2026, he received a restricted stock award of 83 common shares that will vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date. He also acquired 3,228 common shares through dividend reinvestments that were settled when earlier restricted stock awards vested. After these transactions and related record reconciliations, he directly beneficially owns 17,897 shares of BorgWarner common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Thai-Tang Hau N
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,228 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 83 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 17,814 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a restricted stock award granted on April 29, 2026, that will vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date. Reflects an adjustment to the number of shares beneficially owned after a reconciliation of the Issuer's records regarding the reporting person's exempt transactions. Represents shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestments exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11 and settled upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.
Key Figures
Restricted stock award: 83 shares
Dividend reinvestment shares: 3,228 shares
Direct holdings after transactions: 17,897 shares
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4 metrics
Restricted stock award
83 shares
Granted April 29, 2026; vests 100% on first anniversary
Dividend reinvestment shares
3,228 shares
Acquired via dividend reinvestments settled on vesting of restricted stock
Direct holdings after transactions
17,897 shares
Common stock beneficially owned directly after adjustments
Transaction code
A (Grant, award, or other acquisition)
Non-derivative acquisitions of common stock on April 29, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock award, dividend reinvestments, Section 16, Rule 16a-11, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock award financial
"Represents a restricted stock award granted on April 29, 2026, that will vest 100% on the first anniversary"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
dividend reinvestments financial
"Represents shares acquired pursuant to dividend reinvestments exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11"
Section 16 regulatory
"dividend reinvestments exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11 and settled upon the vesting"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"dividend reinvestments exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-11 and settled upon the vesting"
beneficially owned financial
"Reflects an adjustment to the number of shares beneficially owned after a reconciliation"
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
FAQ
What did BorgWarner (BWA) director Hau N. Thai-Tang report in this Form 4?
He reported acquiring BorgWarner common stock through compensation and dividend programs. The filing shows a restricted stock award and additional shares from dividend reinvestments tied to previously granted restricted stock that has now vested.
What kind of stock award did BorgWarner grant to Hau N. Thai-Tang on April 29, 2026?
He received a restricted stock award of 83 BorgWarner common shares on April 29, 2026. According to the disclosure, this award will vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the award’s normal terms.
Does this BorgWarner Form 4 show open-market buying or selling by Hau N. Thai-Tang?
No open-market purchases or sales are shown. The transactions are coded as awards and acquisitions related to compensation and dividend reinvestments, with a zero dollar transaction price, rather than discretionary market trades in BorgWarner stock.