Medtronic (NYSE: MDT) director reports RSU grant and tax-withholding shares
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Medtronic plc director Kendall J. Powell reported routine equity compensation activity. On April 27, 2026, he received a grant of 2,111 ordinary shares in the form of restricted stock units, which vest on the one-year anniversary of the award date. When previously granted restricted stock units vested, 207 shares of Medtronic ordinary shares were withheld at $81.90 per share to cover tax obligations rather than sold on the open market. After these transactions, Powell directly holds 51,380 ordinary shares, including 854 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since his last report.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Powell Kendall J
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Ordinary Shares | 207 | $81.90 | $17K |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares | 2,111 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares — 51,380 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents an award of restricted stock units that vest on the one-year anniversary of the award date. Includes 854 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since the last report filed by the reporting person. Represents shares withheld for payment of taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units previously reported on Table I.
Key Figures
RSU award: 2,111 shares
Tax-withheld shares: 207 shares at $81.90
Shares owned after transactions: 51,380 shares
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RSU award
2,111 shares
Restricted stock unit grant on April 27, 2026
Tax-withheld shares
207 shares at $81.90
Shares withheld for taxes on vested RSUs
Shares owned after transactions
51,380 shares
Direct Medtronic ordinary share holdings following reported activity
Dividend reinvestment shares
854 shares
Shares acquired via dividend reinvestment since last report
Key Terms
restricted stock units, dividend reinvestment, withheld for payment of taxes, grant, award, or other acquisition, +1 more
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents an award of restricted stock units that vest on the one-year anniversary"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes 854 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment since the last report"
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
withheld for payment of taxes financial
"Represents shares withheld for payment of taxes upon the vesting of restricted stock units"
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities financial
"transaction_code_description: Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Medtronic (MDT) director Kendall J. Powell report?
Kendall J. Powell reported an RSU grant and tax withholding. He received 2,111 restricted stock units that will vest in one year, and 207 shares were withheld at $81.90 per share to satisfy taxes on previously vested RSUs.
How did dividend reinvestment affect Kendall J. Powell’s Medtronic (MDT) holdings?
Dividend reinvestment increased Powell’s share count. A footnote states his direct holdings include 854 additional shares acquired through automatic dividend reinvestment since his last report, adding to his overall long-term ownership position.