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Moelis & Co (MC) accounting officer granted multiple dividend-equivalent RSUs

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Riehl Nick reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Moelis & Company Principal Accounting Officer Nick Riehl reported routine equity compensation activity, receiving several small grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on June 18, 2026. These include 2025 Special Incentive RSUs, 2025 Incentive RSUs, 2024 Long Term and Incentive RSUs, and 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs.

Each RSU represents the right to receive either a share of Class A common stock or cash equal to its fair market value upon settlement. The footnotes explain that these RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on previously granted, unvested incentive RSUs and will vest on the same schedule as those underlying awards. No open-market purchases or sales were reported.

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Insider Riehl Nick
Role Principal Accounting Officer
Type Security Shares Price Value
Grant/Award 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs 9.68 $0.00 --
Grant/Award 2024 Incentive RSUs 1.83 $0.00 --
Grant/Award 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs 3.24 $0.00 --
Grant/Award 2025 Incentive RSUs 9.17 $0.00 --
Grant/Award 2025 Special Incentive RSUs 6.79 $0.00 --
Holdings After Transaction: 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs — 1,009.86 shares (Direct, null); 2024 Incentive RSUs — 191.44 shares (Direct, null); 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs — 338.21 shares (Direct, null); 2025 Incentive RSUs — 957.16 shares (Direct, null); 2025 Special Incentive RSUs — 708.93 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
  1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive upon settlement either, at Moelis & Company's option, a share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of such share. Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 15, 2024 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Long Term Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Long Term Incentive RSUs. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 13, 2025 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs. Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 13, 2025 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Long Term Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Long Term Incentive RSUs. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 12, 2026 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs. Special Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 12, 2026 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
2025 Special Incentive RSUs granted 6.79 RSUs Grant on June 18, 2026; derivative award
2025 Incentive RSUs granted 9.17 RSUs Grant on June 18, 2026; derivative award
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted 3.24 RSUs Grant on June 18, 2026; dividend-equivalent
2024 Incentive RSUs granted 1.83 RSUs Grant on June 18, 2026; dividend-equivalent
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted 9.68 RSUs Grant on June 18, 2026; dividend-equivalent
RSUs following 2025 Special Incentive grant 708.93 RSUs Total reported for that award after transaction
RSUs following 2025 Incentive grant 957.16 RSUs Total reported for that award after transaction
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive upon settlement either..."
A restricted stock unit (RSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee company shares (or cash equal to their value) at a future date if certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company or hitting performance targets. For investors, RSUs matter because when they convert into actual shares they increase the number of shares available and can create selling pressure as employees cash out—think of them as a future paycheck paid in company stock.
dividend equivalents financial
"RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs..."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
Class A common stock financial
"a share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash equal to the fair market value"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
Long Term Incentive RSUs financial
"Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs..."
Incentive RSUs financial
"Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 13, 2025..."
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SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
Riehl Nick

(Last)(First)(Middle)
399 PARK AVE

(Street)
NEW YORK NEW YORK 10022

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Moelis & Co [ MC ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
Principal Accounting Officer
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/18/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs$0(1)06/18/2026A9.68 (2) (2)Class A Common Stock9.68$01,009.86D
2024 Incentive RSUs$0(1)06/18/2026A1.83 (3) (3)Class A Common Stock1.83$0191.44D
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs$0(1)06/18/2026A3.24 (4) (4)Class A Common Stock3.24$0338.21D
2025 Incentive RSUs$0(1)06/18/2026A9.17 (5) (5)Class A Common Stock9.17$0957.16D
2025 Special Incentive RSUs$0(1)06/18/2026A6.79 (6) (6)Class A Common Stock6.79$0708.93D
Explanation of Responses:
1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive upon settlement either, at Moelis & Company's option, a share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of such share.
2. Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 15, 2024 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Long Term Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Long Term Incentive RSUs.
3. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 13, 2025 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
4. Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 13, 2025 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Long Term Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Long Term Incentive RSUs.
5. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 12, 2026 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
6. Special Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 12, 2026 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
/s/ Osamu Watanabe as attorney-in-fact for Nick Riehl06/23/2026
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FAQ

What insider transactions did Moelis & Co (MC) report for Nick Riehl?

Moelis & Company reported that Principal Accounting Officer Nick Riehl received several small grants of RSUs on June 18, 2026. These awards were issued as dividend equivalents tied to his previously granted unvested incentive RSUs and increase his potential future equity-based compensation.

Were any Moelis & Co (MC) shares bought or sold in this Form 4?

No open-market buys or sells were reported. The Form 4 shows only RSU awards classified as acquisitions under transaction code A. These RSUs are compensation-related grants, not cash purchases or sales of Moelis & Company Class A common stock in the market.

What types of RSUs were granted to the Moelis & Co (MC) executive?

The filing lists 2025 Special Incentive RSUs, 2025 Incentive RSUs, 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs, 2024 Incentive RSUs, and 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs. All are structured as dividend-equivalent RSUs linked to earlier unvested incentive RSU awards previously granted to the executive.

How do the Moelis & Co (MC) RSU awards in this filing vest?

The footnotes explain that each set of dividend-equivalent RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the related unvested underlying incentive or long term incentive RSUs. This means their vesting schedule directly follows the original equity awards’ existing vesting timelines.

What does each Moelis & Co (MC) RSU represent for the holder?

Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive either a share of Moelis & Company Class A common stock or a cash amount equal to the share’s fair market value. The choice between stock and cash is at the company’s option upon settlement.