Cohen & Steers (NYSE: CNS) EVP receives 117-share stock award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cohen & Steers, Inc. Executive Vice President Brandon Brown received an award of 117 shares of common stock on May 21, 2026. The shares were dividend equivalent restricted stock units tied to the company’s second quarter 2026 dividend and accrued on prior unvested restricted stock unit grants from January 2023, January 2024, January 2025 and January 2026. After this compensation-related acquisition, Brown directly holds 17,917 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Brown Brandon
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 117 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 17,917 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares awarded: 117 shares
Price per share: $0.00 per share
Total holdings after transaction: 17,917 shares
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4 metrics
Shares awarded
117 shares
Dividend equivalent RSUs granted on May 21, 2026
Price per share
$0.00 per share
Grant/award acquisition of common stock
Total holdings after transaction
17,917 shares
Common stock directly owned by Brandon Brown after award
Dividend timing
Second quarter 2026 dividend
Triggered dividend equivalent restricted stock units
Key Terms
restricted stock units, dividend equivalent restricted stock units, Common Stock
3 terms
restricted stock units financial
"accrued to the reporting person on unvested restricted stock units granted in January 2023, January 2024, January 2025 and January 2026"
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.
dividend equivalent restricted stock units financial
"Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent restricted stock units in connection with the issuer's second quarter 2026 dividend"
Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Common Stock""
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.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Cohen & Steers (CNS) report for Brandon Brown?
Cohen & Steers reported that Executive Vice President Brandon Brown received 117 shares of common stock. These were dividend equivalent restricted stock units connected to the company’s second quarter 2026 dividend on earlier restricted stock unit grants.
What is Brandon Brown’s total Cohen & Steers (CNS) holding after this transaction?
After this transaction, Brandon Brown directly holds 17,917 shares of Cohen & Steers common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 117 dividend equivalent restricted stock units credited on his existing unvested restricted stock unit grants.
Was Brandon Brown’s Cohen & Steers (CNS) Form 4 transaction an open-market purchase?
No, the transaction was not an open-market purchase. It was a grant of 117 dividend equivalent restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per share, reflecting compensation tied to the company’s second quarter 2026 dividend.
What is a dividend equivalent restricted stock unit in the Cohen & Steers (CNS) filing?
A dividend equivalent restricted stock unit in this filing represents additional stock units credited when the company pays a dividend. Here, 117 units were accrued on Brandon Brown’s unvested restricted stock units in connection with the second quarter 2026 dividend.