HMH Holding (HMH) GC granted 24,116 RSUs, 39,779 shares withheld for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HMH Holding Inc Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel Dwight W. Rettig received a grant of 24,116 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock on June 19, 2026 under the company’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan. These units vest in three equal installments on September 19, 2027, June 19, 2028 and June 19, 2029. A prior transaction on May 18, 2026 involved 39,779 shares withheld at $19.28 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of earlier restricted stock units. Following these transactions, Rettig directly owns 101,810 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
RETTIG DWIGHT W
Role
Chf Admn Officer, GC, Corp Sec
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 24,116 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 39,779 | $19.28 | $767K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 101,810 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("Class A Common Stock"), of HMH Holding Inc. (the "Issuer") withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units. This net settlement was approved by the board of directors of the Issuer pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the HMH Holding Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan on June 19, 2026. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on September 19, 2027, June 19, 2028 and June 19, 2029.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 24,116 units
Tax-withheld shares: 39,779 shares
Withholding price: $19.28 per share
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RSU grant size
24,116 units
Restricted stock units granted June 19, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
39,779 shares
Shares withheld for tax obligations on May 18, 2026
Withholding price
$19.28 per share
Price used for tax-withholding disposition
Post-transaction holdings
101,810 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock owned after reported transactions
First vesting date
September 19, 2027
First of three equal RSU vesting installments
Second vesting date
June 19, 2028
Second of three equal RSU vesting installments
Third vesting date
June 19, 2029
Final RSU vesting installment
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Rule 16b-3, net settlement, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the HMH Holding Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan"
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"withheld to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock units"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"This net settlement was approved by the board of directors of the Issuer pursuant to Rule 16b-3 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
net settlement financial
"This net settlement was approved by the board of directors of the Issuer"
Long-Term Incentive Plan financial
"granted to the reporting person under the HMH Holding Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan on June 19, 2026"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
FAQ
What did HMH (HMH) disclose about Dwight Rettig’s latest equity grant?
HMH reported that Dwight W. Rettig received 24,116 restricted stock units of Class A Common Stock on June 19, 2026. The grant was made under the 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan and represents a stock-based compensation award rather than an open-market purchase.
How do Dwight Rettig’s new HMH restricted stock units vest over time?
The 24,116 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on September 19, 2027, June 19, 2028 and June 19, 2029. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of HMH Class A Common Stock when the applicable vesting date is reached.
Is Dwight Rettig’s recent HMH Form 4 activity a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 shows a grant of 24,116 restricted stock units as compensation and a separate withholding of 39,779 shares for taxes. Neither transaction represents an open-market buy or sell; they are equity award and tax-settlement events approved under the company’s plans.