Ferguson (NYSE: FERG) director reports tax withholding and RSU-related share grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ferguson Enterprises director Brian May reported routine equity-compensation adjustments rather than open-market trades. On an award vesting date, 98 shares of common stock were disposed of at $255.08 per share to cover tax obligations, a standard tax-withholding disposition. He also acquired 3 shares of common stock at no cost as dividend equivalents credited when Restricted Stock Units vested. Following these transactions, May directly holds 3,336 shares of Ferguson Enterprises common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
May Brian
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 98 | $255.08 | $25K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 3,336 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents Common Stock received as dividend equivalents upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units. Based upon the exchange rate of 1.00 British Pounds to 1.3475 U.S. Dollars as of April 29, 2026.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 98 shares
Tax-withholding value per share: $255.08 per share
Dividend-equivalent shares granted: 3 shares
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5 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
98 shares
Common stock disposed to cover tax liability on 2026-04-30
Tax-withholding value per share
$255.08 per share
Value for 98 shares used to satisfy tax obligations
Dividend-equivalent shares granted
3 shares
Common stock received as dividend equivalents on RSU vesting
Post-transaction holdings
3,336 shares
Common shares directly held after reported transactions
GBP/USD exchange rate
1.3475
Exchange rate of 1.00 GBP to 1.3475 USD as of 2026-04-29
Key Terms
tax-withholding disposition, Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalents, grant, award, or other acquisition
4 terms
tax-withholding disposition financial
"98 shares of common stock were disposed of to cover tax obligations"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"received as dividend equivalents upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units"
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 equivalents financial
"Common Stock received as dividend equivalents upon vesting of Restricted Stock Units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction code "A" described as Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Brian May report for Ferguson (FERG)?
Brian May reported routine equity-compensation entries, not market trades. On the vesting date, 98 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations, and 3 new shares were granted as dividend equivalents tied to vested Restricted Stock Units, leaving him with 3,336 shares held directly.