CRA International exec adds RSUs, holds 46.7K shares
EVP and Chief Corp Dev Officer Chad M. Holmes reported small RSU acquisitions and disclosed existing option and common stock holdings at CRAI.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC. (CRAI) reported that EVP and Chief Corp Dev Officer Chad M. Holmes filed a Form 4 for compensation-related equity activity on September 14, 2026. He reported several small acquisitions of restricted stock units, including dividend-equivalent units, tied to existing awards that vest between April 11, 2027 and May 20, 2027. The filing also lists his existing holdings of stock options and 46,683 shares of common stock held directly. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 16.5476 shares
Grant/Award
9 txns
Insider
Holmes Chad M
Role
EVP AND CHIEF CORP DEV OFFICER
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 | 1.2616 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 | 2.2122 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F4 | 1.9028 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F5 | 3.5378 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F6 | 2.1902 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F7 | 5.443 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) F8 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) F8 | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 4,835.0266 contracts (Direct);
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,076 contracts (Direct);
Non-qualified stock options (right to buy) — 4,425 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 46,683 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (8)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock; vested RSUs are payable in the form of cash, shares of the Issuer's common stock or a combination thereof, except as otherwise indicated below. To the extent vested RSUs are paid in shares of the Issuer's common stock, such shares will be delivered to the reporting person as soon as possible after vesting, but in no event later than two and one-half months after the end of the year in which vesting occurs, subject to the collection of withholding taxes. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to unvested RSUs in the form of additional RSUs ("Dividend Units") when and as dividends are paid on the Issuer's common stock, and Dividend Units vest on the same dates and in the same relative proportions as the RSUs on which they accrue.
- F2. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 15.6174 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027.
- F3. The RSUs, which include which include an aggregate of 27.3844 Dividend Units, vest on April 11, 2027.
- F4. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 15.9696 Dividend Units, vest in two equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2027.
- F5. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 29.6984 Dividend Units, vest in two equal annual installments beginning on April 29, 2027.
- F6. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 11.9324 Dividend Units, vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 20, 2027.
- F7. The RSUs, which include an aggregate of 11.4244 Dividend Units, vest in four equal annual installments beginning on April 9, 2027.
- F8. Date indicated is date of grant. Option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
RSU acquisition 1: 1.2616 units
RSU acquisition 2: 2.2122 units
RSU acquisition 3: 5.4430 units
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6 metrics
RSU acquisition 1
1.2616 units
Restricted stock units acquired on September 14, 2026 tied to RSUs vesting April 11, 2027
RSU acquisition 2
2.2122 units
Restricted stock units acquired on September 14, 2026 tied to RSUs vesting April 11, 2027
RSU acquisition 3
5.4430 units
Restricted stock units acquired on September 14, 2026 tied to RSUs vesting in four annual installments beginning April 9, 2027
Stock options at $44.87
4,076 underlying shares
Nonqualified stock options with a $44.87 exercise price expiring December 18, 2027
Stock options at $47.45
4,425 underlying shares
Non-qualified stock options with a $47.45 exercise price expiring December 6, 2028
Common stock holdings
46,683 shares
Directly held CRAI common stock as of September 14, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Dividend Units, Nonqualified Stock Option, vesting
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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 Units financial
"Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to unvested RSUs in the form of additional RSUs ("Dividend Units")"
Nonqualified Stock Option financial
"Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) with an exercise price of 44.8700"
A nonqualified stock option (NQSO) is a company grant that gives an individual the right to buy shares at a set price but does not meet special tax rules for incentive stock options; when exercised the difference between the market price and the exercise price is treated as ordinary income for the recipient and as a tax-deductible expense for the company. It matters to investors because NQSOs affect an employee’s after-tax proceeds, the company’s reported expenses, and potential share dilution—think of it like a cash bonus that converts into stock but is taxed as regular pay when you take it.
vesting financial
"Dividend Units vest on the same dates and in the same relative proportions as the RSUs on which they accrue"
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
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What insider transactions did CRAI executive Chad M. Holmes report on this Form 4?
He reported six small acquisitions of restricted stock units on September 14, 2026, all compensation-related grants or adjustments including dividend-equivalent units that will vest on future dates in 2027, subject to the terms described in the award footnotes.
What restricted stock unit vesting schedule is disclosed for CRAI executive Chad M. Holmes?
The RSU awards, including dividend-equivalent units, are disclosed to vest on April 11, 2027, in two equal annual installments beginning April 29, 2027, in three equal annual installments beginning May 20, 2027, and in four equal annual installments beginning April 9, 2027, depending on the specific grant.
What stock options in CRAI does Chad M. Holmes have outstanding according to this filing?
He holds options over 4,076 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $44.87 expiring December 18, 2027, and options over 4,425 shares at an exercise price of $47.45 expiring December 6, 2028, all held directly.
Were Chad M. Holmes’s CRAI transactions made under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan?
The filing indicates that no Rule 10b5-1 plan is reported. The document-level checkbox for Rule 10b5-1 arrangements is not marked as being in effect for these transactions.
Do the CRAI Form 4 entries show any stock sales by Chad M. Holmes?
No. The Form 4 shows only acquisitions of restricted stock units and updated holdings information. The transaction summary reports no sales, no option exercises, and no dispositions during the reported period.
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