Circle Internet (CRCL) director awarded 2,018 RSUs vesting by next meeting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Date Rajeev V reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Circle Internet Group, Inc. director Rajeev V Date reported receiving an equity grant of 2,018 shares of Class A common stock in the form of restricted stock units at no cash cost. These units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier of the company’s next annual stockholder meeting or the first anniversary of the grant date, as long as he remains in service. Following this grant, he now holds 152,328 shares of Class A common stock outright and 2,018 additional shares issuable upon vesting, for a total reported holding of 154,346 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Date Rajeev V
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 2,018 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 154,346 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders and the first anniversary of the grant date, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service with the Issuer through the applicable vesting date. Represents 152,328 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the Reporting Person and 2,018 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 2,018 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
Total shares after transaction: 154,346 shares
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RSU grant size
2,018 shares
Restricted stock units of Class A common stock granted May 15, 2026
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Equity award issued as compensation, not an open-market purchase
Total shares after transaction
154,346 shares
Reported Class A common stock holdings following the RSU grant
Directly held shares
152,328 shares
Class A common stock held outright by the reporting person
Unvested RSUs
2,018 shares
Class A common stock issuable upon vesting of restricted stock units
Vesting condition
Earlier of next annual meeting or 1-year anniversary
Subject to continued service with the issuer through vesting date
Key Terms
restricted stock units, vest, Class A common stock, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"The restricted stock units were granted on May 15, 2026 and vest on the earlier date..."
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.
vest financial
"and vest on the earlier date of the Issuer's next annual meeting of stockholders..."
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.
Class A common stock financial
"Represents 152,328 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the Reporting Person..."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did Circle Internet Group (CRCL) director Rajeev V Date report on this Form 4?
He reported receiving 2,018 restricted stock units of Class A common stock. The grant is a stock-based compensation award, increasing his total reported holdings to 154,346 shares, combining both currently owned shares and those issuable upon vesting.
At what price were the Circle Internet Group (CRCL) restricted stock units granted?
The 2,018 restricted stock units were granted at a price of $0.00 per share. This indicates a compensation-related equity award rather than an open-market purchase, typical for director and executive stock-based compensation programs.
When do Rajeev V Date’s Circle Internet Group (CRCL) restricted stock units vest?
They vest on the earlier of the issuer’s next annual stockholder meeting or the first anniversary of May 15, 2026. Vesting is conditioned on his continued service with Circle Internet Group through the applicable vesting date, as disclosed.
Is this Circle Internet Group (CRCL) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or a compensation grant?
It is a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase. The filing classifies the transaction with code A for grant or award, and the shares were issued at $0.00 per share as restricted stock units subject to vesting.