Lazard (LAZ) CAO adds 134 RSUs with vesting through 2029
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lazard, Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Michael Gathy received a grant of 134 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on May 22, 2026, recorded as a grant/award acquisition. These RSUs were added through dividend equivalent reinvestment on existing RSU awards.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Lazard common stock. Following this grant, Gathy holds 12,892 RSUs, with 62 scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027, 53 on or around March 1, 2028, and 19 on or around March 1, 2029. The reported RSU amount excludes 1,438 shares of common stock that he already beneficially owns directly or indirectly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Gathy Michael
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 134 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 12,892 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Additional Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock. Of these RSUs, 62 will vest on or around March 1, 2027; 53 will vest on or around March 1, 2028; and 19 will vest on or around March 1, 2029. Amount excludes 1,438 shares of Common Stock directly or indirectly beneficially owned by the reporting person.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 134 RSUs
Total RSUs after grant: 12,892 RSUs
2027 vesting tranche: 62 RSUs
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6 metrics
RSUs granted
134 RSUs
Grant/award acquisition on May 22, 2026 via dividend equivalents
Total RSUs after grant
12,892 RSUs
Holdings following reported RSU acquisition
2027 vesting tranche
62 RSUs
Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027
2028 vesting tranche
53 RSUs
Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2028
2029 vesting tranche
19 RSUs
Scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2029
Common shares owned
1,438 shares
Directly or indirectly beneficially owned, excluded from RSU amount
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent reinvestment, contingent right, vest
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") were acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions"
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 reinvestment financial
"acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent reinvestment provisions of underlying RSU awards"
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Common Stock"
vest financial
"62 will vest on or around March 1, 2027; 53 will vest on or around March 1, 2028; and 19 will vest"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What did Lazard (LAZ) Chief Accounting Officer Michael Gathy report on this Form 4?
Michael Gathy reported an acquisition of 134 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The RSUs were added on May 22, 2026 through dividend equivalent reinvestment on existing RSU awards, increasing his total RSU holdings to 12,892, separate from his already owned common shares.
How many Lazard (LAZ) Restricted Stock Units does Michael Gathy hold after this transaction?
After the transaction, Michael Gathy holds 12,892 Lazard RSUs. This total includes the 134 RSUs granted via dividend equivalent reinvestment on May 22, 2026 and will vest over several future dates, subject to the company’s vesting schedule and award terms.
How were the 134 new Lazard (LAZ) RSUs to Michael Gathy generated?
The 134 new RSUs arose from dividend equivalent reinvestment. Under the terms of his existing RSU awards, cash dividends are effectively reinvested into additional RSUs, adding to his equity-based compensation without an open-market purchase or sale of Lazard common stock.
What is the vesting schedule for Michael Gathy’s new Lazard (LAZ) RSUs?
The vesting is staggered across three future dates. Of the reported RSUs, 62 are scheduled to vest on or around March 1, 2027, 53 on or around March 1, 2028, and 19 on or around March 1, 2029, assuming continued satisfaction of award conditions.
What does each Lazard (LAZ) Restricted Stock Unit represent for Michael Gathy?
Each RSU represents a contingent right to one Lazard common share. When an RSU vests, subject to the award’s terms, it generally converts into one share of common stock, giving the holder equity ownership and aligning compensation with the company’s long-term performance.