Caesars (CZR) exec chair exercises RSUs, reports large indirect stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Caesars Entertainment Exec. Chairman Gary L. Carano reported equity award activity on January 29, 2026. He exercised previously granted restricted stock units into 9,223 shares of common stock and had 4,011 shares of common stock withheld at $21.28 per share, typically for tax obligations. After these transactions, he directly held 280,246 shares of Caesars common stock.
In addition to his direct holdings, the filing lists 20,000 shares held by a trust and 40,000 shares held by his spouse. It also reports 8,604,325 shares owned by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. (REI), an entity in which he has ownership interests; he disclaims beneficial ownership of those REI shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
9,223 shares exercised/converted
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8 txns
Insider
Carano Gary L.
Role
Exec. Chairman of the Board
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,712 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,735 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,776 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 9,223 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 4,011 | $21.28 | $85K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 284,257 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 20,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares are owned directly by Recreational Enterprises, Inc. (REI). The reporting person has a direct ownership interest in REI and an indirect ownership interest in REI through the Gary L. Carano S Corporation Trust ("S Corporation Trust") and the Gary L. Carano Qualified S Corporation Trust. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities, and this report shall not be deemed an admission that the reporting person is the beneficial owner of the securities for purposes of Section 16 or for any other purpose. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Restricted stock units were granted on January 27, 2023, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. This installment vested on January 29, 2026. The restricted stock units do not expire. Restricted stock units were granted on January 26, 2024, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. This installment vested on January 29, 2026. The restricted stock units do not expire. Restricted stock units were granted on January 24, 2025, pursuant to the Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan. This installment vested on January 29, 2026. The restricted stock units do not expire.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Gary L. Carano report for Caesars Entertainment (CZR)?
Gary L. Carano reported exercising restricted stock units into 9,223 Caesars common shares and a related withholding of 4,011 shares at $21.28 per share. Following these transactions, he directly held 280,246 Caesars Entertainment common shares, alongside additional indirect holdings through a trust, spouse, and an affiliated corporation.
What restricted stock unit activity did Gary L. Carano report for Caesars Entertainment (CZR)?
Gary L. Carano reported multiple restricted stock unit exercises on January 29, 2026, including blocks of 2,712, 2,735, and 3,776 units converting into common stock on a one-for-one basis. These units were granted under Caesars’ Amended and Restated 2015 Equity Incentive Plan and the vested installments do not expire.
Who is Recreational Enterprises, Inc. in relation to Gary L. Carano’s Caesars (CZR) holdings?
Recreational Enterprises, Inc. (REI) is identified as the direct owner of 8,604,325 Caesars Entertainment shares. Gary L. Carano has direct and indirect ownership interests in REI through specified trusts, but he expressly disclaims beneficial ownership of the REI-held Caesars shares under Section 16 and related purposes.