Circle (CRCL) director receives 2,018 RSUs and holds 26,691 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Horowitz Bradley reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Circle Internet Group director Bradley Horowitz reported an equity compensation grant and updated holdings. He received 2,018 shares of Class A Common Stock as a grant/award at $0.00 per share, which footnotes describe as restricted stock units vesting on the earlier of the next annual stockholder meeting or one year after the May 15, 2026 grant date, subject to continued service. After this grant, he directly holds 26,691 shares, including 13,049 shares held outright and 13,642 shares issuable upon RSU vesting. A separate holding entry shows 1,059 shares held indirectly through the Dharma Revocable Living Trust, where he and his spouse are co‑trustees and co‑beneficiaries, and he disclaims beneficial ownership beyond his pecuniary interest.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Horowitz Bradley
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 2,018 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 26,691 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 1,059 shares (Indirect, By Dharma Revocable Living Trust)
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 13,049 shares of Class A common stock held outright by the Reporting Person and 13,642 shares of Class A common stock issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units. Represents shares of Class A common stock held through a revocable grantor living trust of which the Reporting Person and his spouse are co-trustees and co-beneficiaries. The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 2,018 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 26,691 shares
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RSU grant size
2,018 shares
Restricted stock unit grant on May 15, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Equity award, non-cash compensation
Direct holdings after grant
26,691 shares
Total Class A Common Stock held directly post-transaction
Outright shares
13,049 shares
Class A Common Stock held outright as of this filing
Shares issuable from RSUs
13,642 shares
Class A Common Stock issuable upon RSU vesting
Indirect trust holdings
1,059 shares
Class A Common Stock held via Dharma Revocable Living Trust
Key Terms
restricted stock units, beneficial ownership, revocable grantor living trust, pecuniary interest
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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.
beneficial ownership regulatory
"The Reporting Person disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares of Class A common stock..."
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
revocable grantor living trust financial
"Represents shares of Class A common stock held through a revocable grantor living trust..."
pecuniary interest financial
"except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein"
FAQ
What did Bradley Horowitz report in this Circle (CRCL) Form 4 filing?
Bradley Horowitz reported an equity grant and updated holdings. He received 2,018 shares of Class A Common Stock as a grant, and disclosed total direct holdings of 26,691 shares plus 1,059 shares held indirectly through the Dharma Revocable Living Trust.
When do Bradley Horowitz’s newly granted Circle (CRCL) RSUs vest?
The restricted stock units granted on May 15, 2026 vest on the earlier of two dates. Vesting occurs at the issuer’s next annual stockholder meeting or on the first anniversary of the grant date, assuming he continues to serve the company through that vesting date.
What is Bradley Horowitz’s total direct ownership in Circle (CRCL) after this filing?
After the grant, he directly holds 26,691 shares of Class A Common Stock. Footnotes explain this consists of 13,049 shares held outright and 13,642 shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted stock units, reflecting his combined direct equity exposure.