Lori Hickok receives 7,339 RSUs in CarGurus (CARG) stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CarGurus director Lori A. Hickok reported an equity grant. She acquired 7,339 shares of Class A common stock through restricted stock units at no purchase price. The RSUs vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date if she continues as a director, with potential acceleration upon a Change in Control, bringing her direct holdings to 54,254 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
HICKOK LORI A
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 7,339 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 54,254 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 7,339 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
Shares after transaction: 54,254 shares
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RSU grant size
7,339 shares
Restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock granted to director
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Reported transaction price for RSU award
Shares after transaction
54,254 shares
Total Class A Common Stock beneficially owned directly after grant
Vesting schedule
100% after 1 year
RSUs vest on first anniversary of grant date if service continues
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Change in Control, Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents shares issuable upon settlement of restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the Reporting Person."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Change in Control financial
"Such vesting may be accelerated in connection with a Change in Control (as defined in the Issuer's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan)."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"Change in Control (as defined in the Issuer's Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan)."
An omnibus incentive compensation plan is a single, flexible program that lets a company grant different kinds of pay — such as cash bonuses, stock options, restricted stock, or performance awards — to employees, executives and directors. Investors care because the plan affects how much ownership can be given away (dilution), how much the company spends on pay, and whether executives’ goals are aligned with shareholders, much like a menu that decides what rewards staff can pick and how costly they are.
FAQ
What insider transaction did CarGurus (CARG) report for Lori A. Hickok?
CarGurus reported that director Lori A. Hickok received a grant of 7,339 restricted stock units of Class A common stock. The award was reported at a price of $0.00 per share and increases her direct beneficial ownership to 54,254 shares after the transaction.
When do Lori A. Hickok’s CarGurus RSUs vest and what conditions apply?
Hickok’s 7,339 restricted stock units will vest 100% on the first anniversary of the grant date. Vesting is conditioned on her continuous service as a director, and the vesting schedule may be accelerated if a Change in Control occurs under the company’s Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan.
Are Lori A. Hickok’s new CarGurus RSUs part of a cash transaction?
No, the RSU grant is not a cash purchase transaction. The Form 4 lists a price of $0.00 per share, indicating the award is a compensation-related equity grant rather than an open-market buy, with shares delivered upon vesting instead of immediate cash payment.