Getty Images (NYSE: GETY) CMO receives 250,000 RSUs vesting through 2028
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Foca Gene reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Getty Images Holdings, Inc. disclosed that Chief Marketing Officer Gene Foca received a grant of 250,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock at no purchase price, as equity compensation. Following this grant, Foca directly holds 757,651 shares of Class A Common Stock.
The RSUs were granted under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a right to one share. 100,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments in 2027, and 150,000 vest in substantially equal quarterly installments in 2028, in each case subject to continued employment on the vesting dates.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Foca Gene
Role
Chief Marketing Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 250,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 757,651 shares (Direct)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 250,000 RSUs
Post-transaction holdings: 757,651 shares
2027 vesting tranche: 100,000 RSUs
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RSU grant size
250,000 RSUs
Restricted Stock Units granted on March 31, 2026
Post-transaction holdings
757,651 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after the grant
2027 vesting tranche
100,000 RSUs
Vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2027
2028 vesting tranche
150,000 RSUs
Vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2028
Grant price per RSU
$0.0000 per unit
Indicates a compensation grant, not an open-market purchase
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, Class A Common Stock, vesting
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Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") granted on March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"RSUs granted on March 31, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
vesting financial
"100,000 of the RSUs shall vest in substantially equal quarterly installments on the 5th day of the third month of each quarter in 2027."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Getty Images (GETY) report for Gene Foca?
Getty Images reported that Chief Marketing Officer Gene Foca received a grant of 250,000 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. The award is part of equity compensation and does not involve an open-market share purchase or sale.
How large is Gene Foca’s new RSU award at Getty Images (GETY)?
Gene Foca received 250,000 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share, making this a sizeable multi‑year equity compensation grant linked to his role as Chief Marketing Officer.
What is the vesting schedule for Gene Foca’s 250,000 RSUs at Getty Images (GETY)?
The 250,000 RSUs vest over 2027 and 2028. 100,000 RSUs vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2027, and 150,000 vest in substantially equal quarterly installments during 2028, all subject to Foca’s continued employment on each vesting date.
Are Gene Foca’s Getty Images (GETY) RSUs an open-market purchase?
No, the Form 4 shows a grant of RSUs at a price of $0.0000 per unit, indicating equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase. The shares are earned over time as vesting conditions tied to employment are met.
Under which plan were Gene Foca’s RSUs granted at Getty Images (GETY)?
The RSUs were granted under Getty Images Holdings, Inc.’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. This plan provides for equity-based awards, such as restricted stock units, designed to align executive compensation with the company’s long-term performance.