Church & Dwight (CHD) executive withholds 853 shares for RSU tax obligations
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Church & Dwight executive Charles R. Raup, President US Domestic, reported a routine tax-withholding transaction related to vesting restricted stock units. On this event, 853 shares of common stock were withheld at $98.15 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 9,847 shares held directly, which include previously granted RSUs and shares received upon RSU vesting.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Raup Charles R
Role
President US Domestic
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 853 | $98.15 | $84K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 9,847 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units ("RSUs"). Includes previously granted RSUs as well as shares received upon the vesting of the RSUs.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 853 shares
Withholding price per share: $98.15 per share
Shares held after transaction: 9,847 shares
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4 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
853 shares
Tax-withholding disposition on common stock
Withholding price per share
$98.15 per share
Value used for tax-withholding shares
Shares held after transaction
9,847 shares
Direct holdings after tax withholding
Tax-withholding transactions
1 transaction, 853 shares
Current Form 4 summary
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), Common Stock, vesting
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations"
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.
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units ("RSUs")"
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.
Common Stock financial
"Represents shares of common stock withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
vesting financial
"in connection with the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What did Church & Dwight (CHD) executive Charles Raup report in this Form 4?
Charles Raup reported a tax-withholding disposition of shares. Specifically, 853 Church & Dwight common shares were withheld at $98.15 each to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock units, a routine non-market transaction linked to equity-based compensation.
Was the Church & Dwight (CHD) Form 4 transaction an open-market sale?
The transaction was not an open-market sale. It was a tax-withholding disposition, where 853 shares were withheld by the issuer at $98.15 per share to cover taxes owed on vesting restricted stock units rather than shares being sold on the market.
What triggered the tax withholding reported by Charles Raup at Church & Dwight (CHD)?
The tax withholding was triggered by the vesting of previously reported restricted stock units. When these RSUs vested, 853 associated common shares were withheld to satisfy certain tax obligations, which is a standard mechanism for handling taxes on stock-based compensation.
Does the Church & Dwight (CHD) Form 4 indicate any new option exercises by Charles Raup?
The Form 4 does not report any new option exercises. It only shows a tax-withholding disposition of 853 common shares tied to the vesting of earlier restricted stock unit grants, with no derivative exercises or related option transactions listed in this filing.