Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) CEO gains shares as RSUs vest and taxes withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Mattel Chairman & CEO Ynon Kreiz reported routine equity compensation activity tied to previously granted Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On April 24, 2026, 47,347 RSUs vested, generating an equal number of Mattel common shares. To satisfy required taxes, 24,091 of those shares were automatically withheld.
After these transactions, Kreiz directly held 1,841,564 shares of Mattel common stock and 48,782 RSUs. The filing reflects an exercise-and-hold pattern with tax withholding, not an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
47,347 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Kreiz Ynon
Role
Chairman & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 47,347 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 47,347 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 24,091 | $14.54 | $350K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 48,782 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 1,841,564 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- As reported on a Form 4 dated April 25, 2024 and filed on April 29, 2024, the Reporting Person received a grant of 143,476 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on April 25, 2024. 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 April 24, 2026, the second 33% of these RSUs vested, resulting in the issuance of 47,347 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock. Pursuant to the terms of the April 25, 2024 RSU grant, 24,091 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding.
Key Figures
RSUs vested: 47,347 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 24,091 shares
Common shares held after transaction: 1,841,564 shares
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RSUs vested
47,347 shares
Second 33% of April 25, 2024 RSU grant vested on April 24, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
24,091 shares
Automatically withheld at RSU vesting to cover required tax withholding
Common shares held after transaction
1,841,564 shares
Direct Mattel common stock holdings following April 24, 2026 transactions
RSUs held after transaction
48,782 units
Remaining Restricted Stock Units after the April 24, 2026 vesting event
Original RSU grant size
143,476 units
RSUs granted on April 25, 2024, vesting over three years
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding, derivative security
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"the Reporting Person received a grant of 143,476 Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs" or "Units") on April 25, 2024"
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.
tax withholding financial
"24,091 shares of Mattel, Inc. Common Stock were automatically withheld at vesting to cover required tax withholding"
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Mattel (MAT) CEO Ynon Kreiz report?
Ynon Kreiz reported RSU-related transactions, not open-market trades. On April 24, 2026, 47,347 Restricted Stock Units vested into common shares, and 24,091 shares were automatically withheld to cover tax obligations tied to that vesting event.
What are Ynon Kreiz’s Mattel (MAT) holdings after these transactions?
After the reported RSU vesting and tax withholding, Kreiz directly held 1,841,564 shares of Mattel common stock and 48,782 Restricted Stock Units. These figures reflect his position immediately following the April 24, 2026 transactions.
What RSU grant is referenced in this Mattel (MAT) Form 4 filing?
The activity relates to a 143,476-unit RSU grant awarded on April 25, 2024. The grant vests 33% on the first anniversary, another 33% on the second, and 34% on the third, with one share of common stock delivered per vested unit, subject to tax withholding.