Hewlett Packard Enterprise grants 3,495 RSUs
GOULDEN DAVID I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
GOULDEN DAVID I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise director David I. Goulden received a grant of 3,495 restricted stock units on July 24, 2026. Each unit equals one share of common stock and will cliff vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or the 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting, with dividend equivalents accruing. Following this award he directly holds 3,495 RSUs and 0 shares of common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 3,495 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
GOULDEN DAVID I
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 | 3,495 | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 3,495 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's common stock.
- F2. On 07/24/26, the reporting person was granted 3,495 restricted stock units ("RSUs"), all of which will cliff vest on the earlier of 05/01/27 or the date of Issuer's 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs when and as dividends are paid on Issuer's common stock.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 3,495 restricted stock units
RSU vesting condition: Earlier of May 1, 2027 or 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting
Post-award RSU holdings: 3,495 units
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RSUs granted
3,495 restricted stock units
Equity award to director David I. Goulden on July 24, 2026
RSU vesting condition
Earlier of May 1, 2027 or 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting
Cliff vesting schedule for the 3,495 RSUs
Post-award RSU holdings
3,495 units
Total restricted stock units directly held after the grant
Direct common stock holdings
0 shares
Direct Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock following the reported transactions
RSU-to-share ratio
1 RSU = 1 share
Each restricted stock unit represents one share of common stock upon settlement
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, cliff vest, Dividend equivalent rights
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
cliff vest financial
"all of which will cliff vest on the earlier of 05/01/27"
A cliff vest is a schedule for stock options or restricted shares where no ownership rights are earned until a fixed date, after which a set portion becomes fully owned all at once — like a probation period that suddenly unlocks pay. Investors watch cliff vests because they influence when insiders can sell shares, affect staff retention and dilution timing, and help predict short-term changes in a company’s shareholder makeup.
Dividend equivalent rights financial
"Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these RSUs"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did HPE director David I. Goulden report?
David I. Goulden received 3,495 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock on July 24, 2026, as an equity award, with each RSU representing the right to receive one share upon vesting.
When do David I. Goulden’s new HPE RSUs vest?
All 3,495 RSUs cliff vest on the earlier of May 1, 2027 or the date of Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s 2027 Annual Stockholders Meeting, meaning the entire grant vests at one time rather than gradually.
Does David I. Goulden receive dividends on his HPE RSUs?
The RSUs accrue dividend equivalent rights when and as dividends are paid on Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock. These equivalents mirror dividends but are tied to the RSUs rather than currently held shares.
How many Hewlett Packard Enterprise securities does David I. Goulden hold after this grant?
After the award, he directly holds 3,495 RSUs linked to Hewlett Packard Enterprise common stock and 0 shares of common stock directly, as reported in the ownership table.
Was David I. Goulden’s HPE equity grant a purchase or a compensation award?
The transaction is coded as a grant or award acquisition of restricted stock units, indicating compensation rather than an open-market share purchase or sale by David I. Goulden.
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