HMH Holding (HMH) CEO receives 48,232 RSUs and has tax shares withheld
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HMH Holding Inc Chief Executive Officer Eirik Bergsvik reported routine equity compensation activity and related tax withholding in Class A common stock. On June 19, 2026, he received a grant of 48,232 restricted stock units under the HMH Holding Inc. 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan, each representing one share of Class A Common Stock. These units vest in three equal installments on September 19, 2027, June 19, 2028 and June 19, 2029. Earlier, on May 18, 2026, 51,559 shares were withheld at $19.28 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting of restricted stock units, a non-market disposition approved under Rule 16b-3. After these transactions, Bergsvik directly owns 141,669 shares of Class A Common Stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Bergsvik Eirik
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 48,232 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 51,559 | $19.28 | $994K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 141,669 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: 48,232 units
Tax-withheld shares: 51,559 shares
Withholding price: $19.28 per share
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RSU grant
48,232 units
Restricted stock units granted June 19, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
51,559 shares
Shares withheld May 18, 2026 for tax obligations
Withholding price
$19.28 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition
Shares owned after transactions
141,669 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock holdings post‑transaction
Vesting schedule
3 installments
RSUs vest 2027-09-19, 2028-06-19, 2029-06-19
Key Terms
restricted stock units, tax withholding obligations, Long-Term Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3
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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"
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.
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"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.
FAQ
What equity award did HMH (HMH) CEO Eirik Bergsvik receive?
HMH CEO Eirik Bergsvik received 48,232 restricted stock units. Each unit equals one share of Class A Common Stock, vesting in three equal installments through 2029 under the company’s 2026 Long-Term Incentive Plan.
How do the new HMH (HMH) restricted stock units vest over time?
The 48,232 restricted stock units vest in three equal installments. Vesting dates are September 19, 2027, June 19, 2028, and June 19, 2029, aligning long-term incentives with multi‑year performance and retention goals for the CEO.