Quaker Chemical director awarded shares and RSUs
Quaker Chemical Corp director Russell Shaller reported equity compensation activity and vesting of prior awards.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Quaker Chemical Corp director Russell Shaller reported equity compensation activity and vesting of prior awards. On June 1, 2026, he received a grant of 413 shares of common stock at $145.24 per share, reflecting 75% of his annual director retainer paid in stock. He was also granted 975 restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of his 2026 compensation, each representing a contingent right to one share of common stock and scheduled to vest 100% on May 31, 2027.
On May 31, 2026, time-based RSUs granted on June 1, 2025 vested in full, and related dividend equivalent rights were settled, resulting in a total of 1,216 common shares issued through derivative exercises. Following these transactions, Shaller directly owns 4,045 shares of common stock and holds 975 RSUs outstanding.
Insider Trade Summary
1,216 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
6 txns
Insider
Shaller Russell
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 975 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 413 | $145.24 | $60K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,198 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 18 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 0 contracts (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 975 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,045 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. Restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.
- F2. Settlement of dividend equivalent rights in connection with vesting of restricted stock unit. The rights accrued when and as dividends were paid on KWR common stock. Each dividend equivalent right was the economic equivalent of one share of KWR common stock.
- F3. Reflects 75% of the Director's annual retainer paid in shares pursuant to the 2023 Director Stock Ownership Plan.
- F4. On June 1, 2025, the reporting person was granted time-based restricted stock units that vested 100% on May 31, 2026.
- F5. Time-based restricted stock units granted under the Company's Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan to Quaker Houghton's non-management directors as part of their 2026 compensation. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of KWR common stock.
- F6. The restricted stock units vest 100% on May 31, 2027. Dividend equivalent rights accrue with respect to these restricted stock units when and as dividends are paid on KWR's common stock.
Key Figures
Stock retainer shares: 413 shares
Grant price reference: $145.24 per share
New RSU grant: 975 RSUs
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6 metrics
Stock retainer shares
413 shares
Director annual retainer paid in stock on June 1, 2026
Grant price reference
$145.24 per share
Common stock awarded as part of 2026 director compensation
New RSU grant
975 RSUs
2026 compensation grant vesting fully on May 31, 2027
Shares from vesting awards
1,216 shares
Common stock from vested RSUs and dividend equivalent rights
Common shares held
4,045 shares
Direct ownership after reported transactions
Outstanding RSUs
975 RSUs
Time-based RSUs outstanding after new 2026 grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan, Director Stock Ownership Plan
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units granted under the Company's Long-Term Performance 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.
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Settlement of dividend equivalent rights in connection with vesting of restricted stock unit"
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.
Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the Company's Long-Term Performance Incentive Plan to Quaker Houghton's non-management directors"
Director Stock Ownership Plan financial
"Reflects 75% of the Director's annual retainer paid in shares pursuant to the 2023 Director Stock Ownership Plan"
FAQ
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What did Quaker Chemical (KWR) director Russell Shaller report in this Form 4?
Director Russell Shaller reported equity compensation and vesting activity. He received 413 common shares, 975 new restricted stock units, and 1,216 shares from vesting prior RSUs and dividend equivalent rights, increasing his direct holdings to 4,045 common shares plus 975 RSUs.
What restricted stock units did Russell Shaller receive from Quaker Chemical (KWR)?
Shaller was granted 975 time-based restricted stock units as part of his 2026 compensation. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of KWR common stock and is scheduled to vest 100% on May 31, 2027, with dividend equivalents accruing on paid dividends.
What prior Quaker Chemical (KWR) awards vested for Russell Shaller in this filing?
Time-based restricted stock units granted on June 1, 2025 vested in full on May 31, 2026. Their vesting, plus settlement of related dividend equivalent rights, resulted in 1,216 common shares being issued to Shaller through derivative exercises and conversions.
What are Russell Shaller’s Quaker Chemical (KWR) holdings after these transactions?
After these transactions, Russell Shaller directly owns 4,045 shares of Quaker Chemical common stock. He also holds 975 restricted stock units outstanding, which are scheduled to vest on May 31, 2027, subject to their time-based vesting conditions.
How do dividend equivalent rights work in Russell Shaller’s Quaker Chemical (KWR) awards?
Dividend equivalent rights accrued on Shaller’s RSUs as Quaker Chemical paid dividends. Each right was economically equivalent to one share of KWR stock and was settled into common shares upon vesting of the related restricted stock units on May 31, 2026.
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