Moelis & Company (NYSE: MC) VP Chairman reports RSU grants and tax share disposal
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Moelis & Company executive Eric Cantor, a director and Vice Chairman/Managing Director, reported routine equity compensation activity in Class A common stock. On 12/05/2025, 668.41 shares were acquired following the exercise of restricted stock units and then an equal number of shares was disposed of at $66.45 per share, leaving 218,805 Class A shares held directly.
Related derivative entries show multiple grants of incentive and long-term incentive restricted stock units on 12/04/2025, all with a conversion price of $0, representing stock-based awards. The explanations state these RSUs were largely issued as dividend equivalents on previously granted unvested RSUs and will vest in line with those underlying awards. Certain RSUs and shares were settled or used specifically to satisfy tax obligations under the company’s retirement eligibility and tax policies.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | 2024 Incentive RSUs | 668.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 668.41 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Class A Common Stock | 668.41 | $66.45 | $44K |
| Grant/Award | 2020 Incentive RSUs | 71.66 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2021 Incentive RSUs | 135.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2022 Incentive RSUs | 254.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2023 Incentive RSUs | 260.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Incentive RSUs | 154.33 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs | 64.3 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Footnotes (9)
- F1. Shares of Class A common Stock were acquired in order to settle the tax obligation due as a result of the Retirement Eligibility policy of the Company.
- F2. Each Restricted Stock Unit 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.
- F3. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 19, 2021 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
- F4. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 17, 2022 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
- F5. Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs issued on February 16, 2023 (and dividend equivalents subsequently issued thereon). The dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
- F6. 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 Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying Incentive RSUs.
- F7. 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.
- F8. 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.
- F9. The RSUs were settled for Class A common stock on Decmber 5, 2025 in order to satisfy tax obligations.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Moelis & Company (MC) report for Eric Cantor?
The filing shows that Eric Cantor acquired 668.41 shares of Moelis & Company Class A common stock through RSU settlement on 12/05/2025 and disposed of the same number of shares at $66.45 per share, leaving him with 218,805 Class A shares held directly.
What types of equity awards were involved in the Moelis & Company (MC) Form 4?
The Form 4 lists several series of Incentive RSUs and Long Term Incentive RSUs granted on 12/04/2025 at an exercise price of $0. These derivative securities are settled in Moelis & Company Class A common stock or cash equal to the fair market value of a share.
Why were new RSUs granted to the Moelis & Company (MC) executive?
The explanations state that many of the Incentive RSUs and Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on the holder’s unvested underlying RSUs from prior grant dates. These dividend equivalent RSUs will vest concurrently with the underlying unvested RSUs.
How were tax obligations handled in this Moelis & Company (MC) insider filing?
According to the explanations, shares of Class A common stock and certain RSUs were settled specifically to satisfy tax obligations, including tax due under the company’s retirement eligibility policy and tax due upon RSU settlement on December 5, 2025.
What is the reporting person’s role and relationship to Moelis & Company (MC)?
The reporting person is identified as a Director and an Officer of Moelis & Company, serving as Vice Chairman, Managing Director. The Form 4 is filed for one reporting person and reflects his direct holdings and equity awards.
Do the RSUs in this Moelis & Company (MC) filing pay out in stock or cash?
Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, upon settlement and at Moelis & Company’s option, either a share of Class A common stock or an amount of cash equal to the fair market value of such share.