Church & Dwight director granted stock awards
Church & Dwight (CHD) director Michael R. Smith reported equity compensation awards.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Church & Dwight (CHD) director Michael R. Smith reported equity compensation awards. On May 4, 2026, he received 920 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one share of common stock that will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to conditions.
He was also granted a stock option for 3,060 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $92.89 per share, exercisable beginning May 4, 2029 and expiring on May 4, 2036. After these awards, the filing shows direct holdings of 920 shares of common stock and 3,060 option-linked shares.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 3,980 shares
Grant/Award
4 txns
Insider
Smith Michael R
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 3,060 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 920 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 3,060 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,560 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- F1. Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on May 4, 2026. The RSUs will vest, subject to certain conditions, in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer upon vesting.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 920 RSUs
Option grant size: 3,060 shares
Option exercise price: $92.89 per share
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7 metrics
RSU grant size
920 RSUs
Restricted stock units granted on May 4, 2026
Option grant size
3,060 shares
Stock option covering common stock granted May 4, 2026
Option exercise price
$92.89 per share
Conversion or exercise price for stock option
Option exercisable date
May 4, 2029
Date stock option becomes exercisable
Option expiration date
May 4, 2036
Date stock option expires if unexercised
Common stock holdings
920 shares
Total shares following RSU grant transaction
Option-linked shares held
3,060 shares
Total underlying shares following option grant
Key Terms
restricted stock units (RSUs), vest, Stock Option (right to buy), exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) granted on May 4, 2026."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
vest financial
"The RSUs will vest, subject to certain conditions, in full on the first anniversary of the grant date."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (right to buy)"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 92.8900"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock of the Issuer upon vesting."
FAQ
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What did Michael R. Smith report in his CHD Form 4 filing?
Michael R. Smith reported receiving equity awards from Church & Dwight (CHD). The Form 4 shows grants of 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) and a stock option for 3,060 shares of common stock, reflecting routine director compensation rather than open-market trades.
How many restricted stock units did CHD grant to Michael R. Smith?
Michael R. Smith received 920 restricted stock units (RSUs) from Church & Dwight. Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of common stock, with all RSUs scheduled to vest in a single installment on the first anniversary of the May 4, 2026 grant date.
What stock option award did Michael R. Smith receive from Church & Dwight (CHD)?
He was granted a stock option covering 3,060 shares of Church & Dwight common stock. The option has an exercise price of $92.89 per share, becomes exercisable on May 4, 2029, and will expire on May 4, 2036 if not exercised earlier.
When will Michael R. Smith’s CHD RSUs vest according to the Form 4?
The 920 RSUs granted to Michael R. Smith will vest in full on the first anniversary of the grant date. The filing specifies the grant occurred on May 4, 2026, so vesting is scheduled one year later, subject to the applicable vesting conditions being satisfied.
What are Michael R. Smith’s reported direct holdings after these CHD awards?
Following the reported transactions, the Form 4 lists 920 shares of Church & Dwight common stock associated with the RSU grant and a stock option over 3,060 underlying shares. These figures reflect his direct position as of the May 4, 2026 reporting date.
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