Charter Communications (CHTR) director awarded $495,000 in stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zinterhofer Eric Louis reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Charter Communications director Eric Louis Zinterhofer reported receiving stock-based compensation. On April 21, 2026, he was granted 489 shares of Charter Class A common stock as restricted stock valued at $375,000 on the grant date. He also received a separate grant of 1,530 restricted shares in lieu of a cash board retainer, valued at $120,000 on the grant date. Both restricted stock awards carry a grant price of $0.00 per share and are scheduled to fully vest on the date of Charter’s annual meeting of stockholders in 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Zinterhofer Eric Louis
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 1,530 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 489 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 53,112 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Grant of Restricted Stock (price not applicable) valued at $375,000 on date of grant, to fully vest on the date of the Company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2027. Grant of Restricted Stock (price not applicable) under an election offered by the Company to its eligible non-employee directors to accept board retainer in stock in lieu of cash valued at $120,000 on date of grant, to fully vest on the date of the Company's annual meeting of stockholders in 2027.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant 1: 489 shares
Restricted stock grant 1 value: $375,000
Restricted stock grant 2: 1,530 shares
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6 metrics
Restricted stock grant 1
489 shares
Class A Common Stock grant valued at $375,000
Restricted stock grant 1 value
$375,000
Value of 489-share restricted stock award on grant date
Restricted stock grant 2
1,530 shares
Board retainer taken as stock in lieu of cash
Restricted stock grant 2 value
$120,000
Value of 1,530-share grant on grant date
Grant price per share
$0.00/share
Reported transaction price for both restricted stock grants
Vesting timing
2027 annual meeting
Both restricted stock awards fully vest at 2027 stockholders’ meeting
Key Terms
Restricted Stock, board retainer, non-employee directors
3 terms
Restricted Stock financial
"Grant of Restricted Stock (price not applicable) valued at $375,000"
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.
board retainer financial
"to accept board retainer in stock in lieu of cash valued at $120,000"
non-employee directors financial
"offered by the Company to its eligible non-employee directors to accept board retainer"
FAQ
What did Eric Louis Zinterhofer report in his Form 4 for CHTR?
He reported receiving two restricted stock grants. Zinterhofer was awarded 489 and 1,530 shares of Charter Class A common stock as restricted stock, representing director compensation and board retainer taken in stock instead of cash, vesting at the 2027 annual meeting.
What is the dollar value of Eric Zinterhofer’s Charter restricted stock grants?
The grants were valued at a combined $495,000. One restricted stock award was valued at $375,000, and a second award in lieu of cash board retainer was valued at $120,000 on the grant date, according to the filing footnotes.
When do Eric Zinterhofer’s Charter (CHTR) restricted stock awards vest?
Both awards vest at the 2027 annual meeting. The filing states each restricted stock grant will fully vest on the date of Charter Communications’ annual meeting of stockholders in 2027, aligning vesting with the company’s standard director compensation cycle.
Why did Eric Zinterhofer receive a Charter stock grant in lieu of cash?
He elected to take board retainer in stock. One footnote explains that 1,530 restricted shares were granted under a company election for eligible non-employee directors to accept their board retainer in stock instead of cash, valued at $120,000.