Douglas Elliman (NYSE: DOUG) awards 175,000-share restricted stock grant to GC
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Brodie Bradley Harris reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Douglas Elliman Inc. granted its SVP, General Counsel and Secretary, Brodie Bradley Harris, a restricted stock award of 175,000 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The grant was made under the company’s 2021 Management Incentive Plan at no cash cost to Harris.
The award will vest in three equal annual installments starting on December 15, 2026, contingent on his continued employment, with provisions for earlier vesting upon a change-of-control and accelerated vesting of the next tranche if he is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason. Following this grant, Harris directly holds 425,000 shares of Douglas Elliman common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Brodie Bradley Harris
Role
SVP, General Counsel,Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 175,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 425,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted stock award size: 175,000 shares
Post-grant holdings: 425,000 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
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Restricted stock award size
175,000 shares
Grant of common stock on April 10, 2026
Post-grant holdings
425,000 shares
Total common shares held directly after transaction
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Compensation grant, no purchase price
Vesting schedule
3 equal annual installments
Commencing on December 15, 2026
Transaction code
A
Grant, award, or other acquisition of common stock
Key Terms
restricted stock award, 2021 Management Incentive Plan, change-of-control, termination without cause, +1 more
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restricted stock award financial
"the Issuer granted the Reporting Person a restricted stock award of 175,000 shares"
A restricted stock award is company shares given to an employee or executive that cannot be sold or fully owned until certain conditions—like staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets—are met. Think of it as a gift that only becomes yours after you fulfill specific obligations; for investors, these awards matter because they can increase the total shares outstanding when they vest, reveal how management is being paid and motivated, and create potential selling pressure when restrictions lift.
2021 Management Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to Issuer's 2021 Management Incentive Plan"
change-of-control financial
"earlier vesting upon a change-of-control as well as, in the event of termination"
termination without cause financial
"in the event of termination without cause or for good reason, accelerated vesting"
good reason financial
"termination without cause or for good reason, accelerated vesting of the next tranche"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Douglas Elliman (DOUG) report for Brodie Bradley Harris?
Douglas Elliman reported that SVP and General Counsel Brodie Bradley Harris received a grant of 175,000 shares of common stock as a restricted stock award. The grant is compensation-based, carries no purchase price, and was issued under the company’s 2021 Management Incentive Plan.
Under which plan was the Douglas Elliman (DOUG) restricted stock granted to Brodie Bradley Harris?
The restricted stock award to Brodie Bradley Harris was granted under Douglas Elliman’s 2021 Management Incentive Plan. This plan is designed to provide equity-based compensation to eligible executives through awards such as restricted stock, aligning management interests with shareholders.
Does the Douglas Elliman (DOUG) Form 4 indicate open-market buying or selling by Brodie Bradley Harris?
The Form 4 does not report any open-market buying or selling by Brodie Bradley Harris. Instead, it records a compensation-related acquisition, a 175,000-share restricted stock grant with a zero-dollar price, classified as a grant or award rather than a market transaction.
What happens to Brodie Bradley Harris’s Douglas Elliman (DOUG) restricted stock if there is a change-of-control?
The footnote states the restricted stock award provides for earlier vesting upon a change-of-control. In addition, if Harris is terminated without cause or leaves for good reason, the next unvested tranche will vest early, according to the award’s terms.