Conagra Brands GC exercises 13,644 restricted stock units
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. executive Carey Bartell, EVP, GC and Corporate Secretary, reported the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock in July 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CONAGRA BRANDS INC. executive Carey Bartell, EVP, GC and Corporate Secretary, reported the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock in July 2026. On July 17 and July 19, a total of 13,644 RSUs converted into an equal number of common shares at no cost, and 6,045 of those shares were withheld for taxes at $14.28 per share rather than sold in the market.
Insider Trade Summary
13,644 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
6 txns
Insider
Bartell Carey
Role
EVP, GC and Corp. Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Common Stock F3 | 3,638 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 1,612 | $14.28 | $23K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F1 | 10,006 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock F1 | 10,006 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock F2 | 4,433 | $14.28 | $63K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units F3 | 3,638 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 20,012 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 53,253 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were granted on July 17, 2025, and vested 33.33% on July 17, 2026, and will vest 33.3% on July 17, 2027 and 33.34% on July 17, 2028. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock on the vesting date.
- F2. Shares withheld for taxes.
- F3. The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were granted on July 19, 2023 and vested 33.33% on each of July 19, 2024 and July 19, 2025, and vested 33.34% on July 19, 2026. Each RSU represented the contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock on the vesting date.
Key Figures
RSUs converted to common stock: 13,644 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 6,045 shares
Tax withholding price: $14.28 per share
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5 metrics
RSUs converted to common stock
13,644 shares
Total restricted stock units converting into common stock in July 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
6,045 shares
Total common shares withheld to cover tax liabilities on vesting
Tax withholding price
$14.28 per share
Per-share value used for F-code tax-withholding dispositions
RSUs vested from 2025 grant
10,006 units
RSUs granted July 17, 2025 that vested 33.33% on July 17, 2026
RSUs vested from 2023 grant
3,638 units
Final 33.34% tranche of RSUs granted July 19, 2023 vesting July 19, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, tax-withholding disposition, Rule 10b5-1
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units ("RSUs") were granted on July 17, 2025, and vested 33.33%..."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
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.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"aff_10b5_one is the filing's document-level Rule 10b5-1 checkbox"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
FAQ
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What did Conagra Brands (CAG) executive Carey Bartell report in this Form 4?
Carey Bartell reported vesting of 13,644 restricted stock units that converted into common stock. The events occurred on July 17 and July 19, 2026, reflecting routine equity compensation vesting rather than open-market purchases or sales.
Were Carey Bartell’s Conagra Brands (CAG) transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is marked false, and the footnotes do not reference any trading plan. The reported activity reflects RSU vesting and related tax withholding, not pre-arranged open-market trades.
What restricted stock units vested for Carey Bartell at Conagra Brands (CAG)?
RSUs granted on July 17, 2025 and July 19, 2023 partially vested. On vesting dates in July 2026, 10,006 and 3,638 units respectively converted into the same number of Conagra common shares, consistent with each RSU representing one share.
What is the price associated with Carey Bartell’s Conagra Brands (CAG) tax-withholding transactions?
The transactions use a per-share value of $14.28 for tax withholding. This price applies to the 4,433 shares withheld on July 17, 2026 and 1,612 shares withheld on July 19, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4.
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