Clearway Energy (CWEN) EVP receives 598 Class C shares via award
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Filing Sentiment
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Clearway Energy, Inc. reported that EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Kevin P. Malcarney acquired 598 shares of Class C common stock at no cost through a grant of dividend equivalent rights linked to his RSUs and RPSUs. Following this award, he directly holds 89,560 Class C shares, including 5,339 dividend equivalent rights that are settleable only in Class C stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Malcarney Kevin P.
Role
EVP, GEN COUNSEL AND CORP SECR
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class C Common Stock, par value $.01 per share | 598 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Common Stock, par value $.01 per share — 89,560 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") and Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs"), which become exercisable proportionately with the RSUs and RPSUs to which they relate and may only be settled in Class C Common Stock of Clearway Energy, Inc. as determined by the RSU or RPSU to which they relate. Includes 5,339 dividend equivalent rights that may only be settled in Class C Common Stock.
Key Figures
Shares granted: 598 shares
Total holdings after transaction: 89,560 shares
Dividend equivalent rights: 5,339 rights
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Shares granted
598 shares
Grant of Class C Common Stock via dividend equivalent rights on 2026-06-01
Total holdings after transaction
89,560 shares
Direct Class C Common Stock held by Kevin P. Malcarney after award
Dividend equivalent rights
5,339 rights
Dividend equivalent rights that may only be settled in Class C stock
Key Terms
dividend equivalent rights, Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs"), Class C Common Stock
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dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") and Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs")"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights accrued on the Reporting Person's Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs") financial
"and Relative Performance Stock Units ("RPSUs"), which become exercisable proportionately with the RSUs and RPSUs"
Class C Common Stock financial
"may only be settled in Class C Common Stock of Clearway Energy, Inc."
A class C common stock is a type of company share that usually represents ownership but often carries limited or no voting power compared with other share classes. For investors, that matters because it can affect influence over company decisions and sometimes the stock’s price or dividend priority — think of it as owning a ticket to the same event but in a section with less say in how the event is run.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Clearway Energy (CWEN) report for Kevin P. Malcarney?
Clearway Energy reported that EVP and General Counsel Kevin P. Malcarney received 598 shares of Class C common stock at no cost. The shares came from a grant of dividend equivalent rights tied to his existing RSUs and RPSUs.
What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Clearway Energy (CWEN) filing?
Dividend equivalent rights in this filing accrue on RSUs and RPSUs and mirror dividends on underlying shares. They become exercisable as the related RSUs and RPSUs vest and, in this case, may only be settled by delivering Clearway Energy Class C common stock.
How many dividend equivalent rights does Kevin P. Malcarney have in Clearway Energy (CWEN)?
The filing notes that Kevin P. Malcarney’s holdings include 5,339 dividend equivalent rights. These rights are tied to his RSUs and RPSUs and can be settled only in Clearway Energy Class C common stock, aligning them with the company’s equity.