Moelis & Co (NYSE: MC) awards dividend-equivalent RSUs to Eric Cantor
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cantor Eric reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Moelis & Co director and Vice Chairman Eric Cantor reported compensation-related equity awards rather than open-market trades. On 2026-06-18, he received several small grants of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) tied to Moelis Class A common stock.
The awards include 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs, 2024 Incentive RSUs, and additional 2023, 2022, and 2021 Incentive RSUs issued as dividend equivalents on his existing unvested RSU grants. Each RSU will settle in either shares or cash at Moelis & Co’s option, and the dividend equivalent RSUs vest on the same schedule as the underlying unvested RSUs. No shares were bought or sold in the market in this filing.
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Insider Trade Summary
5 transactions reported
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Cantor Eric
Role
Vice Chairman, MD
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | 2021 Incentive RSUs | 68.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2022 Incentive RSUs | 171.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2023 Incentive RSUs | 197.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Incentive RSUs | 124.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | 2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs | 64.97 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
2021 Incentive RSUs — 7,125.2 shares (Direct);
2022 Incentive RSUs — 17,872.77 shares (Direct);
2023 Incentive RSUs — 20,623.62 shares (Direct);
2024 Incentive RSUs — 13,019.89 shares (Direct);
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs — 6,780.09 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (6)
- F1. 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.
- F2. 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.
- F3. 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.
- F4. 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.
- F5. 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.
- F6. 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.
Key Figures
2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted: 64.97 RSUs
2024 Incentive RSUs granted: 124.77 RSUs
2023 Incentive RSUs granted: 197.63 RSUs
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2024 Long Term Incentive RSUs granted
64.97 RSUs
Grant on June 18, 2026 as dividend equivalents
2024 Incentive RSUs granted
124.77 RSUs
Grant on June 18, 2026 as dividend equivalents
2023 Incentive RSUs granted
197.63 RSUs
Grant on June 18, 2026 as dividend equivalents
2022 Incentive RSUs granted
171.27 RSUs
Grant on June 18, 2026 as dividend equivalents
2021 Incentive RSUs granted
68.28 RSUs
Grant on June 18, 2026 as dividend equivalents
2023 Incentive RSUs held after grant
20,623.62 RSUs
Total 2023 Incentive RSUs following June 18, 2026 grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, Incentive RSUs, Long Term Incentive RSUs, dividend equivalents
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive upon settlement either…"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
Incentive RSUs financial
"Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs…"
Long Term Incentive RSUs financial
"Long Term Incentive RSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on holder's unvested underlying Incentive RSUs…"
dividend equivalents financial
"Incentive 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.
FAQ
What did Moelis & Co (MC) disclose in Eric Cantor’s latest Form 4?
Moelis & Co reported that Eric Cantor received several small grants of Restricted Stock Units as compensation on June 18, 2026. These grants are tied to existing unvested RSU awards and do not involve any open-market purchases or sales of Moelis stock.
What are dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs at Moelis & Co (MC)?
Dividend equivalent Incentive RSUs are additional RSUs issued on unvested underlying Incentive RSUs when dividends are paid. According to the filing, these dividend equivalents vest concurrently with the vesting of the related unvested Incentive RSUs from prior grant dates, including 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
How do Eric Cantor’s dividend equivalent RSUs at Moelis & Co vest?
The filing states that dividend equivalent Incentive and Long Term Incentive RSUs will vest concurrently with the vesting of the unvested underlying RSUs. That means they follow the same vesting schedule as the original Incentive or Long Term Incentive RSU grants already outstanding.
Can Moelis & Co settle Eric Cantor’s RSUs in cash instead of stock?
Yes. Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the right to receive, upon settlement, either a share of Moelis & Co Class A common stock or a cash amount equal to that share’s fair market value, at the company’s option according to the Form 4 footnote.
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