Moelis accounting chief granted dividend stock units
Moelis & Co’s principal accounting officer received several small dividend-equivalent RSU awards that vest with his existing unvested incentive RSUs.
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moelis & Co (MC) reported that Principal Accounting Officer Nick Riehl received multiple small awards of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) on September 17, 2026, all classified as acquisitions of derivative securities.
The RSUs are dividend-equivalent awards tied to his existing unvested incentive and long-term incentive RSUs from 2024–2026 and each RSU represents the right to receive either one share of Class A common stock or cash equal to its fair market value upon settlement. The dividend-equivalent RSUs will vest concurrently with the related underlying unvested RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 35 shares
Grant/Award
5 txns
Insider
Riehl Nick
Role
Principal Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs F1, F2 | 11.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Incentive RSUs F1, F3 | 2.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs F1, F4 | 3.69 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2025 Incentive RSUs F1, F5 | 10.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2025 Special Incentive RSUs F1, F6 | 7.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs — 1,020.88 contracts (Direct);
2024 Incentive RSUs — 193.53 contracts (Direct);
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs — 341.9 contracts (Direct);
2025 Incentive RSUs — 967.61 contracts (Direct);
2025 Special Incentive RSUs — 716.67 contracts (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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.
- F6. 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.
Key Figures
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted: 11.03 RSUs
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs held after grant: 1,020.88 RSUs
2024 Incentive RSUs granted: 2.09 RSUs
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8 metrics
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted
11.03 RSUs
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs held after grant
1,020.88 RSUs
Holdings following the September 17, 2026 award
2024 Incentive RSUs granted
2.09 RSUs
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2024 Incentive RSUs held after grant
193.53 RSUs
Holdings following the September 17, 2026 award
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted
3.69 RSUs
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2025 Incentive RSUs granted
10.45 RSUs
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
2025 Special Incentive RSUs granted
7.74 RSUs
Dividend-equivalent RSUs granted on September 17, 2026
Exercise/settlement price per RSU
$0.00 per RSU
RSUs granted at no cash exercise price; value delivered in stock or cash at fair market value
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU), dividend equivalents, fair market value, Class A common stock, +2 more
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Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) represents the right to receive upon settlement"
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.
fair market value financial
"cash equal to the fair market value of such share"
The price a willing buyer and a willing seller would agree on for an asset or security when neither is under pressure and both have access to the same information. Think of it as the market’s neutral estimate of what something is worth, like the price two neighbors would settle on for a car after comparing similar listings. Investors care because fair market value guides buying and selling decisions, tax reporting, portfolio valuation, and how accurately company assets are reflected in financial statements.
Class A common stock financial
"a share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash"
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"
Special Incentive RSUs financial
"Special Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents"
FAQ
AI-generated questions and answers. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.
What insider transactions did Moelis & Co (MC) report for Nick Riehl?
Moelis & Co reported that Principal Accounting Officer Nick Riehl received five RSU awards on September 17, 2026. All were classified as acquisitions of derivative securities in the form of dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units tied to his existing unvested incentive RSUs.
How many 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs did Nick Riehl receive at MC?
He received 11.03 2023 Long Term Incentive RSUs, bringing his total holdings of that award type to 1,020.88 RSUs. These RSUs are dividend equivalents that will vest concurrently with the related unvested Long Term Incentive RSUs.
What 2025 RSU awards were granted to Nick Riehl at Moelis & Co?
He received 10.45 2025 Incentive RSUs (total now 967.61 RSUs) and 7.74 2025 Special Incentive RSUs (total now 716.67 RSUs). Both awards are dividend-equivalent RSUs tied to unvested Incentive RSUs originally issued on February 12, 2026.
Do the RSUs reported for MC’s Nick Riehl pay out in stock or cash?
Each RSU gives the right, upon settlement, to receive either one share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of that share, at Moelis & Co’s option.
Were the Moelis & Co (MC) RSU awards to Nick Riehl under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing’s Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not checked, and there is no footnote indicating that these RSU awards were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 or similar pre-arranged trading plan.
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