Avis Budget Group (CAR) CAO nets new shares from equity vesting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Avis Budget Group Chief Accounting Officer Cathleen DeGenova exercised equity awards tied to company stock. On March 9, 2026, 140 restricted stock units and 8 dividend equivalent units automatically converted into 148 shares of Common Stock upon vesting. Of these, 72 shares were withheld by the company at $95.89 per share to cover tax obligations, a non-market disposition. DeGenova’s direct Common Stock holdings increased to 7,109 shares, reflecting a net share acquisition as part of routine compensation vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
148 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
DeGenova Cathleen
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 140 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Units | 8 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 148 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 72 | $95.89 | $7K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Dividend Equivalent Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 7,181 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units and dividend equivalent units which automatically convert to Common Stock upon the vesting and settlement of such units on a one-to-one basis. Represents tax withholdings in connection with the vesting of restricted stock units. Units vest in three equal installments on March 9, 2024, 2025 and 2026. Expiration date not applicable. Represents dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued on restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units which become exercisable proportionately, on a one-on-one basis, subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting and settlement, as the restricted stock units to which they relate. Number of shares reported in Column 9 reflects the remaining aggregate DEUs associated with restricted stock units.
FAQ
What insider transaction did CAR’s Cathleen DeGenova report on this Form 4?
Cathleen DeGenova reported an equity award vesting and related tax withholding. Restricted stock units and dividend equivalent units converted into Common Stock, and some shares were withheld to pay taxes, reflecting routine compensation rather than an open-market trade.
What are DeGenova’s Avis Budget Group (CAR) holdings after this Form 4 event?
After the transactions, DeGenova directly holds 7,109 Common Stock shares. This reflects a net increase in her ownership following the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units, after accounting for the shares withheld for tax purposes.
Do Cathleen DeGenova’s CAR transactions indicate an open-market purchase or sale?
The transactions do not show an open-market purchase or sale. They reflect automatic conversion of restricted stock and dividend equivalent units into shares, with a portion withheld for taxes, which is a standard feature of equity compensation programs.