Kenvue (NYSE: KVUE) exec converts RSUs into 34,907 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kenvue Inc. Group President EMEA & LA Lawson Carlton reported the vesting and conversion of restricted stock units into common stock. On February 13, 2026, RSUs covering 4,519 shares and 34,907 shares were exercised, resulting in corresponding acquisitions of Kenvue common stock.
One RSU conversion reflected a price of $18.66 per share, while another showed a price of $0.00, consistent with stock-settled awards. Footnotes state all shares acquired upon vesting were retained and related tax withholdings were paid in cash. Following these transactions, Carlton directly owned 97,521.03 shares of Kenvue common stock.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
39,426 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Lawson Carlton
Role
Group President EMEA & LA
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,519 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 34,907 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,519 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 34,907 | $18.66 | $651K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 62,614.03 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reporting person retained all shares acquired upon vesting and paid the related tax withholdings in cash. These restricted stock units ("RSUs") were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson and, in connection with the Issuer's separation from Johnson & Johnson on August 23, 2023 (the "Separation") and pursuant to the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement, dated as of May 3, 2023 between Johnson & Johnson and the Issuer (the "Employee Matters Agreement"), were converted into RSUs with respect to Issuer common stock with adjustments made to the number of shares subject to the award in order to preserve the award's value. This award is fully vested. These RSUs were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson as performance share units and, in connection with the Separation and pursuant to the terms of the Employee Matters Agreement, were converted into time-based RSUs with respect to Issuer common stock with adjustments made to the number of shares subject to the award in order to preserve the award's value and with performance criteria deemed satisfied at the target level, unless two years have been completed in the performance period, in which case performance was deemed satisfied at the level of performance for such years.
FAQ
What insider activity did Kenvue (KVUE) report for Lawson Carlton?
Kenvue reported that executive Lawson Carlton exercised restricted stock units, converting them into common shares. The Form 4 shows RSU conversions into 4,519 and 34,907 shares, with all acquired shares retained and tax obligations settled in cash rather than through share withholding.
What types of securities were involved in Lawson Carlton’s Kenvue (KVUE) Form 4?
The filing involves restricted stock units and Kenvue common stock. RSUs originally granted by Johnson & Johnson were converted into Kenvue RSUs at the spin-off, then exercised into common shares, preserving award value under the Employee Matters Agreement between Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue.
What is notable about the RSUs disclosed for Kenvue (KVUE) in this filing?
The RSUs were originally granted by Johnson & Johnson and converted to Kenvue RSUs at the separation, with adjustments to preserve value. Some awards were fully vested, and certain performance-based units were converted to time-based RSUs with performance deemed satisfied per the Employee Matters Agreement.
On what date did Lawson Carlton’s Kenvue (KVUE) RSU conversions occur?
All reported transactions occurred on February 13, 2026. On that date, restricted stock units covering 4,519 and 34,907 shares were exercised or converted into Kenvue common stock, as reflected by transaction code “M” in both derivative and corresponding non-derivative transaction lines.