Essent Group (NYSE: ESNT) director exercises awards, holds 28,877 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Essent Group Ltd. director William Spiegel reported compensation-related equity activity. On May 7, 2026, he exercised awards so that 2,625 restricted and dividend-equivalent units converted into the same number of common shares of Essent Group Ltd. at a stated price of $0.00 per share. Following these conversions, he directly holds 28,877 common shares. A day earlier, on May 6, 2026, he received a grant of 2,443 restricted share units, which remain outstanding after part of his RSUs vested and converted to common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,625 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
SPIEGEL WILLIAM
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted share units | 2,569 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend equivalent units | 56 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common shares, par value $0.015 | 2,569 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common shares, par value $0.015 | 56 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted share units | 2,443 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted share units — 2,443 shares (Direct, null);
Dividend equivalent units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common shares, par value $0.015 — 28,821 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted share units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on unvested restricted stock award(s) and/or unvested restricted stock unit award(s) and become vested proportionately with the award(s) to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent unit is the economic equivalent of one common share of Essent Group Ltd.
Key Figures
Common shares acquired via conversions: 2,625 shares
Common shares held after transactions: 28,877 shares
New restricted share units granted: 2,443 RSUs
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Common shares acquired via conversions
2,625 shares
Restricted and dividend-equivalent units converted on May 7, 2026
Common shares held after transactions
28,877 shares
Direct ownership after May 7, 2026 activity
New restricted share units granted
2,443 RSUs
Grant on May 6, 2026
Exercise or conversion price
$0.00 per share
Reported for unit conversions on May 7, 2026
Total derivative exercises
2,625 units
Exercise shares in transaction summary
Key Terms
Restricted share units, Dividend equivalent units, derivative security, grant, award, or other acquisition
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Dividend equivalent units financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on unvested restricted stock award(s)..."
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What transactions did Essent Group (ESNT) director William Spiegel report on this Form 4?
William Spiegel reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trades. He exercised 2,625 restricted and dividend-equivalent units into common shares and received a grant of 2,443 new restricted share units, all held directly as part of his compensation package.
What are dividend equivalent units in the Essent Group (ESNT) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent units mirror the value of Essent common shares. The filing states each unit is the economic equivalent of one common share, accruing on unvested restricted stock or unit awards and vesting proportionately with those underlying awards.