Mattel EVP reports RSU vesting and tax withholding
Mattel executive Karen Ancira reported routine equity compensation activity.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mattel executive Karen Ancira reported routine equity compensation activity. On May 7, 2026, 7,573 Restricted Stock Units from a May 7, 2025 grant vested, converting into the same number of Mattel common shares. To cover required taxes, 2,718 shares were automatically withheld, leaving 4,855 net new shares. After these transactions, Ancira directly held 15,575 shares of Mattel common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
7,573 shares exercised/converted
Exercise
3 txns
Insider
Ancira Karen
Role
EVP, Chief People Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,573 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 7,573 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 2,718 | $15.00 | $41K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 15,376 contracts (Direct);
Common Stock — 15,575 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. As reported on a Form 4 dated May 7, 2025 and filed on May 9, 2025, the Reporting Person received a grant of 22,949 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on May 7, 2025. The RSUs vest as to (a) 33% of the Units granted on the first anniversary of the date of grant, (b) an additional 33% of the Units granted on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and (c) the remaining 34% of the Units granted on the third anniversary of the date of grant. On each vesting date, for each Unit vesting on such date, the Reporting Person will receive one share of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock, subject to tax withholding. On May 7, 2026, the first 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 7,573 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock.
- F2. Pursuant to the terms of the May 7, 2025 RSU grant, 2,718 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 22,949 units
RSUs vested: 7,573 units
Shares withheld for taxes: 2,718 shares
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
22,949 units
May 7, 2025 RSU grant to Karen Ancira
RSUs vested
7,573 units
First 33% vesting on May 7, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
2,718 shares
Automatic tax withholding at RSU vesting
Net new shares from vesting
4,855 shares
Vested shares minus tax-withheld shares
Shares held after transaction
15,575 shares
Direct Mattel common stock ownership after May 7, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, vest, tax withholding, derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person received a grant of 22,949 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units")"
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.
vest financial
"The RSUs vest as to (a) 33% of the Units granted on the first anniversary"
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.
tax withholding financial
"subject to tax withholding. On May 7, 2026, the first 33% of these RSUs vested"
Tax withholding is the practice of taking a portion of a payment—such as wages, dividends, or sale proceeds—before it reaches the recipient and sending that portion to the tax authority as an advance on the recipient’s eventual tax bill. For investors it matters because withholding reduces immediate cash received and affects after‑tax returns, estimated tax payments, and whether you may owe more or receive a refund when taxes are finally calculated, like having a small automatic savings set aside for your tax bill.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description": "Exercise or conversion of derivative security""
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
tax-withholding disposition financial
""transaction_action": "tax-withholding disposition""
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
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