Dine Brands (NYSE: DIN) director shifts 3,616 vested shares into revocable trust
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DAHL RICHARD J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Dine Brands Global director Richard J. Dahl reported a routine equity compensation event. On 2026-05-27, restricted stock units and related dividend equivalent rights vested and settled into 3,616.407 shares of common stock, recorded at $31.0200 per share.
These shares were then transferred from Dahl’s direct ownership to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995. Following the transactions, the trust held 62,791.014 shares of Dine Brands Global common stock indirectly attributed to Dahl. No sales or open‑market trades were reported, and no derivative securities remained outstanding from this award.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
3,616.407 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
DAHL RICHARD J
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,616.407 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 3,616.407 | $31.02 | $112K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 3,616.407 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 62,791.014 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- This transaction represents the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights in shares of common stock of the Issuer. This amount reflects the Reporting Person's transfer of 3,616.407 shares that were directly held to the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995, which transfer was exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Shares held by Richard James Dahl as trustee for the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995.
Key Figures
RSU shares vested: 3,616.407 shares
Recorded share price: $31.0200 per share
Indirect holdings after transfer: 62,791.014 shares
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RSU shares vested
3,616.407 shares
Common stock received from RSU and dividend equivalent vesting on 2026-05-27
Recorded share price
$31.0200 per share
Non-derivative common stock line associated with 3,616.407 shares
Indirect holdings after transfer
62,791.014 shares
Common stock held by the Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust after transactions
Derivative shares remaining from this award
0.0000 units
Restricted stock units after conversion into common stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, Rule 16a-13, Section 16, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The Form 4 shows an exercise of restricted stock units, a form of stock-based compensation"
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"vesting and settlement of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights in shares of common stock"
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.
Rule 16a-13 regulatory
"transfer was exempt from Section 16 pursuant to Rule 16a-13 under the Securities Exchange Act"
Section 16 regulatory
"transfer of 3,616.407 shares that were directly held to the trust was exempt from Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Revocable Living Trust financial
"Richard J. Dahl Revocable Living Trust dated 01/20/1995 held the common stock"
FAQ
What did Dine Brands Global (DIN) director Richard J. Dahl report on this Form 4?
Richard J. Dahl reported the vesting and settlement of restricted stock units into 3,616.407 Dine Brands Global common shares. These shares, plus related dividend equivalents, were then transferred into his revocable living trust, with no open-market purchases or sales disclosed in this filing.
What type of derivative security did Richard J. Dahl exercise in Dine Brands Global (DIN)?
The Form 4 shows an exercise of restricted stock units, a form of stock-based compensation, into 3,616.407 Dine Brands Global common shares. The derivative entry lists a conversion price of $0.0000, consistent with RSUs that settle into stock without a cash exercise price.