Dividend rights add 50 Koppers (NYSE: KOP) shares for director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Koppers Holdings Inc. director Albert J. Neupaver acquired 50 shares of common stock on May 7, 2026. The shares were issued upon the release of Dividend Equivalent Rights, which convert on a one-for-one basis into common stock when related RSUs vest. These rights were tied to RSUs granted on May 8, 2025. After this compensation-related transaction, Neupaver directly holds 83,834 shares of Koppers common stock.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
50 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
NEUPAVER ALBERT J
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 50 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 50 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 83,834 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares acquired upon release of dividend equivalent rights ("DERs"), as reported in Table II, on a one-for-one basis. These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025. Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock.
Key Figures
Shares acquired: 50 shares
Price per share on exercise: $0.0000 per share
Shares following transaction: 83,834 shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired
50 shares
Common Stock from Dividend Equivalent Rights released on May 7, 2026
Price per share on exercise
$0.0000 per share
Conversion of Dividend Equivalent Rights into Common Stock
Shares following transaction
83,834 shares
Director Albert J. Neupaver direct common stock ownership after transaction
Dividend Equivalent Rights exercised
50.0000 DERs
Released and converted one-for-one into 50 common shares
RSU grant date linked to DERs
May 8, 2025
DERs released upon vesting of RSUs granted on this date
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, DERs, RSUs, economic equivalent
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Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Represents shares acquired upon release of dividend equivalent rights ("DERs"), as reported in Table II, on a one-for-one basis."
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.
DERs financial
"These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025."
RSUs financial
"These DERs were released in connection with the vesting of RSUs granted on May 8, 2025."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
economic equivalent financial
"Each DER is the economic equivalent of one share of Koppers Holdings Inc. common stock."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Koppers (KOP) report for Albert J. Neupaver?
Koppers reported that director Albert J. Neupaver acquired 50 shares of common stock. The shares came from the release of Dividend Equivalent Rights linked to previously granted RSUs, increasing his direct ownership to 83,834 shares.
What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the Koppers (KOP) Form 4?
In this filing, Dividend Equivalent Rights are derivative awards that track Koppers common stock on a one-for-one basis. When related RSUs vest, these rights are released and convert into the same number of common shares, as occurred for 50 shares in this transaction.
Was the Koppers (KOP) Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase?
No, the Form 4 shows a compensation-related exercise of Dividend Equivalent Rights, not an open-market purchase. The 50 shares of common stock were acquired at a price of $0.0000 per share upon derivative release rather than through buying in the market.