Carnival (NYSE: CUK) CFO has 17,312 Trust Shares withheld for taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Carnival plc CFO & CAO David Bernstein reported routine tax-related share dispositions tied to restricted stock unit vesting. On April 21, 2026, the company withheld 9,734 Trust Shares of beneficial interests in a special voting share at $28.7402 per share, leaving 95,012 Trust Shares reported after that transaction.
A separate same-day transaction shows the company withholding an additional 7,578 Trust Shares at the same price, with 104,746 Trust Shares reported following that entry. Footnotes state these Trust Shares are paired with Carnival Corporation common stock and that both dispositions were to cover taxes on time-based restricted stock units, not open-market sales.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Bernstein David
Role
CFO & CAO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Trust Shares (beneficial Interest in Special Voting Share) | 7,578 | $28.7402 | $218K |
| Tax Withholding | Trust Shares (beneficial Interest in Special Voting Share) | 9,734 | $28.7402 | $280K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Trust Shares (beneficial Interest in Special Voting Share) — 104,746 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents trust shares (the "Trust Shares") of beneficial interests in P&O Princess Voting Trust (the "Trust"). In connection with the dual listed company transaction between Carnival plc (fka P&O Princess Cruises plc) and Carnival Corporation (the "DLC Transaction"), Carnival plc issued one special voting share to the Trust and, following a series of transactions, the Trust Shares were distributed to holders of common stock of Carnival Corporation (the "Carnival Corporation Common Stock"). Since completion of the DLC Transaction on April 17, 2003, if Carnival Corporation issues Carnival Corporation Common Stock to a person, the Trust will issue an equivalent number of Trust Shares to such person. The Trust Shares are paired with shares of Carnival Corporation Common Stock and are represented by the same stock certificate. The Trust Shares represent a beneficial interest in the Carnival plc special voting share. Represents shares withheld by the Company to cover taxes associated with vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted April 8, 2024. Includes dividend equivalent shares associated with the release of restricted stock units. Represents shares withheld by the Company to cover taxes associated with vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted April 16, 2025.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares (total): 17,312 Trust Shares
First tax-withheld block: 9,734 Trust Shares
Second tax-withheld block: 7,578 Trust Shares
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6 metrics
Tax-withheld shares (total)
17,312 Trust Shares
Tax withholding on RSU vesting, April 21, 2026
First tax-withheld block
9,734 Trust Shares
Disposition at $28.7402 per share, April 21, 2026
Second tax-withheld block
7,578 Trust Shares
Disposition at $28.7402 per share, April 21, 2026
Reported holdings after first entry
95,012 Trust Shares
Total Trust Shares reported following first transaction
Reported holdings after second entry
104,746 Trust Shares
Total Trust Shares reported following second transaction
Transaction price
$28.7402 per share
Value used for both tax-withholding dispositions
Key Terms
Trust Shares, P&O Princess Voting Trust, time-based restricted stock units, dividend equivalent shares, +1 more
5 terms
P&O Princess Voting Trust financial
"beneficial interests in P&O Princess Voting Trust (the "Trust")"
time-based restricted stock units financial
"shares withheld by the Company to cover taxes associated with vesting of time-based restricted stock units granted April 8, 2024"
Time-based restricted stock units are a form of employee compensation where individuals are granted company shares that are earned over a set period, often as a reward for staying with the company. These shares typically become fully owned and transferable only after passing specific time milestones, encouraging long-term commitment. For investors, they highlight a company's focus on employee retention and can influence future stock supply and company stability.
FAQ
What did Carnival (CUK) CFO David Bernstein report in this Form 4?
David Bernstein reported two tax-withholding dispositions of Trust Shares on April 21, 2026. The company withheld shares to cover taxes from vesting time-based restricted stock units, rather than Bernstein selling shares in the open market.