Moelis & Co (MC) director Kenneth Shropshire granted new dividend-equivalent RSUs
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shropshire Kenneth reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Moelis & Co director Kenneth Shropshire reported routine equity compensation changes involving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On June 18, 2026, he was awarded 0.52 2025 Elective RSUs, 17.55 2025 Annual RSUs, and 21.03 2024 Annual RSUs, all at a reported price of $0.0000 per unit.
Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The 2024 and 2025 Annual RSUs and 2025 Elective RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on underlying RSUs and will vest at the same time as those underlying awards. Following these awards, his reported RSU holdings in the respective series increased to 54.09, 1,831.67, and 2,194.94 units.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Shropshire Kenneth
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | 2024 Annual Restricted Stock Units | 21.03 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | 2025 Annual Restricted Stock Units | 17.55 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | 2025 Elective Restricted Stock Units | 0.52 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
2024 Annual Restricted Stock Units — 2,194.94 shares (Direct, null);
2025 Annual Restricted Stock Units — 1,831.67 shares (Direct, null);
2025 Elective Restricted Stock Units — 54.09 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. 2024 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 1, 2024. The dividend equivalent Annual RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the underlying Annual RSUs. 2025 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 1, 2025. The dividend equivalent Annual RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the underlying Annual RSUs. 2025 Elective RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Elective RSUs issued on July 1, 2025. The dividend equivalent Elective RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the underlying Elective RSUs.
Key Figures
2025 Elective RSUs granted: 0.52 units
2025 Annual RSUs granted: 17.55 units
2024 Annual RSUs granted: 21.03 units
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2025 Elective RSUs granted
0.52 units
Grant on June 18, 2026
2025 Annual RSUs granted
17.55 units
Grant on June 18, 2026
2024 Annual RSUs granted
21.03 units
Grant on June 18, 2026
2025 Elective RSU holdings
54.09 units
Total following transaction
2025 Annual RSU holdings
1,831.67 units
Total following transaction
2024 Annual RSU holdings
2,194.94 units
Total following transaction
RSU grant price
$0.0000 per unit
All reported RSU awards
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock, Annual RSUs, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock."
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
"2024 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 1, 2024."
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
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock."
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.
Annual RSUs financial
"2025 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 1, 2025."
Elective RSUs financial
"2025 Elective RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Elective RSUs issued on July 1, 2025."
FAQ
What insider activity did Moelis & Co (MC) report for Kenneth Shropshire?
Moelis & Co reported that director Kenneth Shropshire received additional Restricted Stock Units as equity compensation. These awards were granted as dividend equivalents on existing RSUs and increase his future right to receive Class A Common Stock, rather than reflecting any market purchase or sale.
How many Restricted Stock Units did Kenneth Shropshire acquire in this Moelis & Co (MC) Form 4?
Shropshire acquired 0.52 2025 Elective RSUs, 17.55 2025 Annual RSUs, and 21.03 2024 Annual RSUs. These small grants are additions to his existing RSU balances and were reported at a price of zero, reflecting compensation awards instead of market transactions.
What does each RSU granted to Kenneth Shropshire at Moelis & Co (MC) represent?
Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Moelis & Co Class A Common Stock. When the RSUs vest, subject to the plan’s terms, they convert into actual shares, aligning the director’s compensation with long-term shareholder value.
Why were the 2024 and 2025 Moelis & Co (MC) RSUs described as dividend equivalents?
The 2024 and 2025 Annual RSUs and 2025 Elective RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on underlying RSUs. This means additional RSUs are credited in respect of dividends on existing awards, and these new RSUs vest at the same time as the original RSUs.
Did the Moelis & Co (MC) Form 4 show any open-market buying or selling by Kenneth Shropshire?
The filing shows only RSU awards coded as grants or other acquisitions, not open-market trades. All reported transactions involve dividend-equivalent RSUs granted at a stated price of zero, reflecting routine equity compensation adjustments rather than discretionary share purchases or sales.
How did these RSU awards change Kenneth Shropshire’s Moelis & Co (MC) holdings?
After the awards, his reported holdings reached 54.09 2025 Elective RSUs, 1,831.67 2025 Annual RSUs, and 2,194.94 2024 Annual RSUs. These figures show his cumulative positions in each RSU series, which will convert into Class A shares upon vesting.