Director at Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) exercises 75,000 stock options
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Himalaya Shipping Ltd. director Steen Carl Erik exercised stock options to acquire 75,000 Common Shares. On May 22, 2026, he converted fully vested options into shares, using an adjusted strike price of $6.49 per share, reflecting prior dividends and cash distributions. Following the exercise, 75,000 Common Shares are held directly and the related options are fully exercised, with no shares reported as sold.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Buyer: 75,000 shares
Net Buy
2 txns
Insider
Steen Carl Erik
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Share options (right to buy) | 75,000 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 75,000 | $6.49 | $487K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Share options (right to buy) — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 75,000 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. The transactions reported on this Form 4 represent the exercise of outstanding stock options and the subsequent acquisition of the underlying Common Stock.
- F2. The options are fully vested and currently exercisable. The original option grant strike price of $8.00 has been adjusted downward to $6.49 per share to accurately account for successive dividends and cash distributions declared by the Issuer subsequent to the original date of grant.
Key Figures
Common Shares acquired: 75,000 shares
Adjusted strike price: $6.49 per share
Original strike price: $8.00 per share
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6 metrics
Common Shares acquired
75,000 shares
Shares received from option exercise on May 22, 2026
Adjusted strike price
$6.49 per share
Exercise price after adjustments for dividends and cash distributions
Original strike price
$8.00 per share
Original option grant price before downward adjustment
Options exercised
75,000 options
Share options (right to buy) converted into Common Shares
Options remaining
0 options
Total share options from this grant following the transaction
Shares held after transaction
75,000 Common Shares
Director’s directly held position reported after the exercise
Key Terms
stock options, strike price, Common Shares, dividends and cash distributions, +1 more
5 terms
stock options financial
"The transactions reported on this Form 4 represent the exercise of outstanding stock options and the subsequent acquisition of the underlying Common Stock."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
strike price financial
"The original option grant strike price of $8.00 has been adjusted downward to $6.49 per share"
The strike price is the fixed price at which an option gives its holder the right to buy or sell an underlying stock. Think of it like a coupon that lets you transact at a pre-agreed price regardless of the market; for investors it determines whether an option will be profitable, influences potential gains or losses, and is a key factor in the option’s market value and risk profile.
dividends and cash distributions financial
"adjusted downward to $6.49 per share to accurately account for successive dividends and cash distributions declared by the Issuer"
Form 4 regulatory
"The transactions reported on this Form 4 represent the exercise of outstanding stock options"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) report for Steen Carl Erik?
Himalaya Shipping reported that director Steen Carl Erik exercised stock options to acquire 75,000 Common Shares. The options were fully vested and exercisable, and the transaction represents a conversion of existing options into directly held shares rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
What was the strike price on the exercised Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) stock options?
The options were exercised at an adjusted strike price of $6.49 per share. A footnote explains the original $8.00 grant price was reduced to $6.49 to reflect successive dividends and cash distributions declared after the original grant date.
What happened to the director’s stock options in Himalaya Shipping (HSHP) after the exercise?
The 75,000 share options were fully exercised, leaving zero options from this grant outstanding. The derivative transaction entry shows 75,000 options exercised and a total of 0 derivative securities following the transaction, while 75,000 underlying Common Shares are now held directly.