Equity awards and tax share withholdings for Element Solutions Inc (ESI) CEO
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Element Solutions Inc CEO Benjamin Gliklich reported multiple equity award settlements and related share withholdings. On February 10, 2026, performance and restricted stock units were converted into common stock, including 158,454 shares from a performance restricted stock unit award and other RSU settlements.
On February 11, 2026, he disposed of shares, including 60,292 shares at $31.97 per share, to cover tax withholdings tied to these vestings. He also received new grants of 150,977 performance stock units and 75,487 restricted stock units, and directly held about 1,361,078 common shares after the reported transactions.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
176,736 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
14 txns
Insider
Gliklich Benjamin
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 60,292 | $31.97 | $1.93M |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 7,448 | $31.97 | $238K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 7,938 | $31.97 | $254K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 7,208 | $31.97 | $230K |
| Exercise | Performance Stock Units | 117,372 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 19,561 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 20,861 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 18,942 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Performance Stock Units | 150,977 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 75,487 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 158,454 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 19,561 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 20,861 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 18,942 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 1,324,308 shares (Direct);
Performance Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents settlement of a performance restricted stock unit ("PRSU") award previously reported in 2023. Each PRSU represented a contingent right to receive up to two shares of the Issuer's common stock. Represents disposed shares to cover tax withholdings due upon vesting of the PRSUs described in footnote 1. Represents settlement of 1/3 of a restricted stock unit ("RSUs") award previously reported in 2023. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents disposed shares to cover tax withholdings due upon vesting of the RSUs described in footnote 3. Represents settlement of 1/3 of a RSU award previously reported in 2024. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents disposed shares to cover tax withholdings due upon vesting of the RSUs described in footnote 5. Represents settlement of 1/3 of a RSU award previously reported in 2025. Each RSU represented a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents disposed shares to cover tax withholdings due upon vesting of the RSUs described in footnote 7. Each PRSU represents a contingent right to receive up to three shares of the Issuer's common stock, subject to the achievement of certain adjusted EBITDA compound annual growth and adjusted earnings per share goals for the performance period ending on December 31, 2028 and a relative total shareholder return (TSR) modifier based on the Issuer's TSR in comparison to its peer group for that same period. The number of shares reported in column 7 will range from zero to 452,931 shares. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. The grant will vest in 1/3 increments over the next three years.
FAQ
What insider transactions did ESI CEO Benjamin Gliklich report on this Form 4?
Benjamin Gliklich reported equity award activity, including conversions of performance and restricted stock units into Element Solutions common stock and related share dispositions to cover taxes. The filing details both the settlement of prior awards and new grants of stock-based compensation.
What new performance stock unit grant did the Element Solutions (ESI) CEO receive?
He received a new grant of 150,977 performance stock units. Each PRSU can convert into up to three Element Solutions common shares, depending on adjusted EBITDA growth, adjusted earnings per share goals through December 31, 2028, and a relative total shareholder return modifier versus a defined peer group.
What new restricted stock unit grant did the Element Solutions (ESI) CEO receive?
The CEO was granted 75,487 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive one Element Solutions common share. This RSU grant will vest in one-third increments over the next three years, subject to continued service and the plan’s standard vesting conditions.