Moelis director Barker Thorold granted RSUs
A Moelis & Co director received small RSU dividend-equivalent awards tied to prior annual grants, with vesting aligned to the original RSUs.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moelis & Co (MC) director Barker Thorold reported two acquisitions of restricted stock units on September 17, 2026. He received 18.18 2025 Annual RSUs and 16.87 2026 Annual RSUs as dividend equivalents on previously granted Annual RSUs. Each RSU represents one share of Class A Common Stock and will vest concurrently with the related underlying Annual RSUs.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 35.05 shares
Grant/Award
2 txns
Insider
Barker Thorold
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | 2025 Annual Restricted Stock Units F1, F2 | 18.18 | -- | -- |
| Grant/Award | 2026 Annual Restricted Stock Units F1, F3 | 16.87 | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
2025 Annual Restricted Stock Units — 1,683.43 shares (Direct);
2026 Annual Restricted Stock Units — 1,561.87 shares (Direct)
Holdings Before and After:
2025 Annual Restricted Stock Units, 1,665.25 to 1,683.43 shares (Direct);
2026 Annual Restricted Stock Units, 1,545 to 1,561.87 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock.
- F2. 2025 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 14, 2025. The dividend equivalent Annual RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the underlying Annual RSUs.
- F3. 2026 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying Annual RSUs issued on July 1, 2026. The dividend equivalent Annual RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the underlying Annual RSUs.
Key Figures
2025 Annual RSUs granted: 18.18 RSUs
2026 Annual RSUs granted: 16.87 RSUs
2025 Annual RSUs held after grant: 1,683.43 RSUs
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2025 Annual RSUs granted
18.18 RSUs
Dividend equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2026 Annual RSUs granted
16.87 RSUs
Dividend equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2025 Annual RSUs held after grant
1,683.43 RSUs
Total 2025 Annual RSUs following the September 17, 2026 award
2026 Annual RSUs held after grant
1,561.87 RSUs
Total 2026 Annual RSUs following the September 17, 2026 award
Transaction date
September 17, 2026
Date both RSU dividend-equivalent awards were reported
Rule 10b5-1 status
Checkbox not affirmed
Filing indicates transactions were not affirmed as under a Rule 10b5-1 plan
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), dividend equivalents, Class A Common Stock, Rule 10b5-1
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive one share"
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
"2025 Annual RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's underlying"
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
"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.
Rule 10b5-1 regulatory
"The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is explicitly unchecked"
Rule 10b5-1 is a regulation that allows company insiders to buy or sell their shares at predetermined times, even if they have access to non-public information. It acts like setting a schedule in advance for transactions, helping prevent accusations of unfair trading. This rule provides a way for insiders to plan trades transparently, giving investors confidence that these transactions are not based on hidden information.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Moelis & Co (MC) report for Barker Thorold?
Moelis & Co reported that director Barker Thorold received 18.18 2025 Annual RSUs and 16.87 2026 Annual RSUs on September 17, 2026, both as dividend equivalent awards on his previously issued Annual RSUs.
Are Barker Thorold’s new Moelis & Co (MC) RSUs open-market purchases or grants?
They are grants, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 classifies both as grant, award, or other acquisition of non-derivative securities, issued as dividend equivalents on underlying Annual RSUs.
When will the new Moelis & Co (MC) RSU dividend equivalents vest for Barker Thorold?
The dividend equivalent 2025 Annual RSUs and 2026 Annual RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the corresponding underlying Annual RSUs granted on July 14, 2025 and July 1, 2026, respectively.
Were Barker Thorold’s Moelis & Co (MC) RSU transactions under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is explicitly unchecked, and no footnote indicates that these RSU awards were made under any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement.
What are Barker Thorold’s Moelis & Co (MC) RSU holdings after these transactions?
After the 2025 Annual RSU award, total holdings in that line are reported as 1,683.43 RSUs. After the 2026 Annual RSU dividend-equivalent award, that line shows 1,561.87 RSUs held, each representing a right to one Class A share.
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