Guild Holdings director exits stake in $20-per-share merger
Guild Holdings Co insider activity reflects completion of a cash merger.
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Guild Holdings Co insider activity reflects completion of a cash merger. A director and 10% owner reported disposing of 332,790 shares of Class A common stock on 11/28/2025, leaving 0 shares beneficially owned after the transaction.
The filing explains that, under a previously signed merger agreement with Gulf MSR HoldCo, LLC and Gulf MSR Merger Sub Corporation, all outstanding Guild common shares were converted into the right to receive $20.00 per share in cash. Each outstanding restricted stock unit (RSU) and related dividend equivalent unit (DEU) was canceled at the merger effective time and converted into a cash right equal to $20.00 per share multiplied by the number of underlying shares, so all reported RSUs and DEUs now show a zero balance.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 45,880 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Dividend Equivalent Units | 5,738 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Restricted Stock Units | 7,763 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Dividend Equivalent Units | 98 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Disposition | Class A Common Stock | 332,790 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Footnotes (3)
- F1. On June 17, 2025, the Issuer entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") among Gulf MSR HoldCo, LLC, Gulf MSR Merger Sub Corporation, and the Issuer, pursuant to which, at the Effective Time (as defined in the Merger Agreement), all outstanding shares of common stock of the Issuer were converted to the right to receive $20.00 per share in cash (the "Merger Consideration").
- F2. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time, each outstanding award of RSUs was canceled and converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration of $20.00 per share multiplied by the total number of shares underlying the RSU award.
- F3. Represents Dividend Equivalent Units ("DEUs") paid on outstanding RSUs, rounded to the nearest whole share, and subject to the same terms and canceled and converted pursuant to the Merger Agreement on the same terms as the underlying RSUs.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Guild Holdings Co (GHLD) report in this Form 4?
The filing reports that a director and 10% owner of Guild Holdings Co disposed of 332,790 shares of Class A common stock on 11/28/2025, resulting in 0 shares beneficially owned after the transaction.
What happened to Guild Holdings Co (GHLD) restricted stock units in the merger?
The filing states that each outstanding RSU award was canceled at the merger effective time and converted into the right to receive $20.00 per share multiplied by the number of underlying shares.
How were dividend equivalent units (DEUs) treated for Guild Holdings Co (GHLD) in this transaction?
Dividend Equivalent Units, which were paid on outstanding RSUs and rounded to the nearest whole share, were subject to the same terms as the RSUs and were canceled and converted into the cash merger consideration on the same basis.
Does the reporting person still hold any equity or derivative securities of Guild Holdings Co (GHLD)?
No. After the reported transactions, the Form 4 shows 0 shares of common stock and 0 derivative securities beneficially owned by the reporting person.
What is the relationship of the reporting person to Guild Holdings Co (GHLD)?
The reporting person is identified as both a Director and a 10% Owner of Guild Holdings Co.
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