Restricted stock grant to Churchill Downs (CHDN) director Andrea Carter
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Carter Andrea M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Churchill Downs Inc director Andrea M. Carter received a grant of 2,257 shares of restricted common stock for 2026 director service. These shares were awarded at no cash cost and increase her direct holdings to 7,957.96 shares.
The restricted stock will vest one year from the anniversary of the April 21, 2026 grant date, at which time the restrictions lapse. Her reported holdings include restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for board service and related dividend equivalents, with equivalent common shares from vested units to be transferred when she completes her director service.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Carter Andrea M
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,257 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 7,957.96 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock granted in connection with 2026 director service which will vest one year from the anniversary of the grant date. The restrictions on the restricted stock will lapse upon vesting. The closing price of CHDN common stock on April 21, 2026, was used to determine the amount of restricted stock granted. Restricted stock do not have a conversion price or expiration date. Includes restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for service as a director and dividends awarded. The equivalent shares of common stock related to the vested restricted stock units will be transferred upon the reporting person's completion of service as a director.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 2,257 shares
Holdings after transaction: 7,957.96 shares
2 metrics
Restricted stock grant
2,257 shares
Grant for 2026 director service on April 21, 2026
Holdings after transaction
7,957.96 shares
Total direct holdings after restricted stock award
Key Terms
Restricted stock, Restricted stock units, Dividends awarded, Vesting, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted stock financial
"Restricted stock granted in connection with 2026 director service which will vest one year"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
Restricted stock units financial
"Includes restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for service as a director"
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.
Dividends awarded financial
"Includes restricted stock and restricted stock units granted for service as a director and dividends awarded"
Vesting financial
"will vest one year from the anniversary of the grant date. The restrictions on the restricted stock will lapse upon vesting"
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.
Completion of service as a director financial
"shares of common stock related to the vested restricted stock units will be transferred upon the reporting person's completion of service as a director"
FAQ
What did Churchill Downs (CHDN) director Andrea M. Carter report on this Form 4?
Andrea M. Carter reported receiving 2,257 shares of restricted common stock in Churchill Downs Inc as a grant for 2026 director service. The award is a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase, and increased her direct holdings to 7,957.96 shares.
Is the Churchill Downs (CHDN) Form 4 a stock purchase or a compensation grant?
The filing reflects a grant/award acquisition, not a market purchase. Carter received 2,257 restricted shares at no cash price as part of 2026 director service compensation, determined using CHDN’s April 21, 2026 closing price to calculate the number of shares granted.
How are restricted stock units for Churchill Downs (CHDN) director service ultimately settled?
The filing states that equivalent shares of common stock related to vested restricted stock units will be transferred when Carter completes her service as a director. Until that time, they are reported as restricted stock units and not yet delivered common shares.