[Form 4] Clearway Energy, Inc. Insider Trading Activity
Kevin P. Malcarney, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Clearway Energy, Inc. (CWEN), reported an acquisition of 864 Class C common shares on 09/02/2025 that represent dividend equivalent rights tied to his outstanding Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and Relative Performance Stock Units (RPSUs). After the reported transaction he beneficially owns 85,655 shares, which include 4,565 dividend equivalent rights that may only be settled in Class C common stock. The Form 4 was signed on 09/04/2025. The filing notes these rights vest and settle proportionately with the underlying RSUs and RPSUs.
- Timely disclosure of the insider transaction with signature dated 09/04/2025
- Clear explanation that the acquired shares are dividend-equivalent rights tied to RSUs and RPSUs
- Post-transaction ownership disclosed showing total beneficial interest of 85,655 shares
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Routine insider acquisition from dividend-equivalent rights on equity awards; not a material corporate event.
This Form 4 discloses a small, non-cash acquisition of 864 Class C shares attributable to dividend-equivalent rights tied to existing RSUs/RPSUs. The transaction increases the reporting officer's stake to 85,655 shares, including 4,565 rights that can only settle in Class C common stock. Such transactions reflect compensation mechanics rather than open-market purchases or sales and typically carry limited informational value about near-term corporate performance.
TL;DR: Insider holding adjusted via award settlement provisions; governance disclosure appears complete and timely.
The disclosure identifies the reporting person, role, and the nature of the securities (dividend equivalents tied to RSUs/RPSUs) and provides post-transaction ownership. Filing was executed within standard timing following the 09/02/2025 transaction. The explanation clarifies settlement constraints, which is useful for assessing actual voting or saleable shares. No governance concerns or policy deviations are evident from the Form 4 text provided.