Main Street Capital director reports stock awards
Main Street Capital Corp director John Earl Jackson reported routine equity-related transactions in company common stock.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Main Street Capital Corp director John Earl Jackson reported routine equity-related transactions in company common stock. On May 4, 2026, he acquired 1,345.050 shares through a dividend reinvestment plan and 538 shares under company equity plans, both reported as awards rather than open-market purchases.
On April 15, 2026, he reported several "other" transactions in common stock, including 9 shares held indirectly "by wife." After these moves, he holds about 84,051.5049 shares directly and 2,016 shares indirectly, reflecting compensation and reinvestment activity rather than discretionary market trading.
Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
JACKSON JOHN EARL
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 538 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,345.05 | $55.76 | $75K |
| Other | Common Stock | 85.466 | $56.39 | $5K |
| Other | Common Stock | 213.387 | $57.83 | $12K |
| Other | Common Stock | 9 | $57.382 | $516.44 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 84,051.5049 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 2,016 shares (Indirect, By Wife)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The reporting person acquired these shares under a dividend reinvestment plan, pursuant to a dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11.
- F2. Shares issued under the Main Street Capital Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan.
- F3. Shares issued under the Main Street Capital Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan.
Key Figures
Dividend reinvestment acquisition: 1,345.050 shares
Equity plan award: 538 shares
Direct holdings after transactions: 84,051.5049 shares
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6 metrics
Dividend reinvestment acquisition
1,345.050 shares
Common Stock via dividend reinvestment on May 4, 2026 at $55.7600
Equity plan award
538 shares
Common Stock award on May 4, 2026 at $0.0000
Direct holdings after transactions
84,051.5049 shares
Direct ownership in Common Stock after May 4, 2026 award
Indirect holdings by wife
2,016 shares
Indirect ownership "By Wife" after April 15, 2026 transaction
Other restructuring shares
307.853 shares
Total shares in J-code restructuring-type entries on April 15, 2026
J-code direct transaction at $57.83
213.387 shares
Other transaction in Common Stock on April 15, 2026 at $57.8300
Key Terms
dividend reinvestment plan, Rule 16a-11, Section 16, Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, +1 more
5 terms
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"The reporting person acquired these shares under a dividend reinvestment plan"
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
Rule 16a-11 regulatory
"dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11"
Section 16 regulatory
"dividend reinvestment transaction exempt from Section 16 under Rule 16a-11"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan financial
"Shares issued under the Main Street Capital Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan."
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Shares issued under the Main Street Capital Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan."
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did MAIN director John Earl Jackson report?
John Earl Jackson reported equity-related acquisitions and adjustments in Main Street Capital CORP common stock, mainly from a dividend reinvestment plan and company equity plans. These were compensation and reinvestment transactions, not open-market buying or selling of shares.
What are John Earl Jackson’s Main Street Capital (MAIN) holdings after these transactions?
Following the reported transactions, Jackson holds 84,051.5049 Main Street Capital CORP shares directly and 2,016 shares indirectly through his wife. These totals come from the post-transaction share balances disclosed for the relevant direct and indirect ownership entries.
Were John Earl Jackson’s MAIN transactions open-market buys or sales?
The filing shows no open-market buys or sales. The key May 4, 2026 entries are coded “A” as grants or awards, while April 15, 2026 entries with code “J” reflect other non-market acquisitions or dispositions, including a position held indirectly by his wife.
What plans are referenced in John Earl Jackson’s MAIN Form 4 footnotes?
Footnotes state shares were acquired under a dividend reinvestment plan exempt under Rule 16a-11, the Main Street Capital Corporation Non-Employee Director Restricted Stock Plan, and the Main Street Capital Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan. These references emphasize plan-based, non-discretionary equity activity.
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