Essent Group (NYSE: ESNT) director gains 2,625 shares through RSU and dividend unit conversions
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Essent Group Ltd. director April Joyce Galda acquired 2,625 common shares through derivative exercises and awards. On May 7, 2026, restricted share units and dividend equivalent units converted into 2,625 common shares at a stated price of $0.00 per share. She now directly holds 2,625 common shares and 2,443 restricted share units that each can convert into one common share.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,625 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Galda April Joyce
Role
null
| 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 — 2,569 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: 2,625 shares
RSUs converted: 2,569 shares
Dividend equivalent units converted: 56 units
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Common shares acquired
2,625 shares
Total common shares from derivative exercises on May 7, 2026
RSUs converted
2,569 shares
Restricted share units converting into common shares on May 7, 2026
Dividend equivalent units converted
56 units
Dividend equivalent units converting into common shares on May 7, 2026
Common shares held after
2,625 shares
Direct ownership of common shares following transactions
RSUs granted
2,443 units
Restricted share units awarded on May 6, 2026
RSUs remaining
2,443 units
Restricted share units directly held after May 7, 2026 conversion
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Stated price for conversions to common shares
Key Terms
restricted share units, dividend equivalent units, derivative security, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
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 insider transactions did Essent Group (ESNT) director April Joyce Galda report?
April Joyce Galda reported acquiring common shares of Essent Group Ltd. through exercises of restricted share units and dividend equivalent units. These actions used transaction code M (exercise or conversion of derivative security) and did not involve open-market purchases or sales of shares.
What are dividend equivalent units in the Essent Group (ESNT) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent units are rights that mirror dividends on unvested share awards. The footnote states each is the economic equivalent of one common share of Essent Group Ltd. In this filing, 56 dividend equivalent units converted into 56 common shares at a stated price of $0.00.