MannKind (MNKD) director granted 99,337 restricted stock units in lieu of cash
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MannKind Corporation director Anthony C. Hooper reported equity-based compensation in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs). On May 20, 2026, he received an award of 16,556 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to one share of MannKind common stock, which vested that day but will only be delivered after he separates from the board.
On the same date, he also received a second grant of 82,781 RSUs in lieu of his annual cash retainer as a non-employee director. This award vests immediately, with share delivery likewise deferred until his separation from board service. These are compensation-related acquisitions, not open-market purchases or sales of MannKind shares.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
HOOPER ANTHONY C
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 82,781 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 16,556 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 82,781 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MNKD common stock. Restricted stock unit vested on May 20, 2026, but the shares will not be delivered until there is a separation of service from the board of directors of MannKind Corporation. Award granted in lieu of annual cash retainer payment for non-employee directors. Restricted stock unit shall vest immediately, but the shares shall not be delivered until there is a separation of service from the board of directors of MannKind Corporation.
Key Figures
RSU award 1 size: 16,556 RSUs
RSU award 2 size: 82,781 RSUs
Total RSUs granted: 99,337 RSUs
+4 more
7 metrics
RSU award 1 size
16,556 RSUs
Award vested on May 20, 2026; shares deliverable at board separation
RSU award 2 size
82,781 RSUs
Granted in lieu of annual cash retainer; vests immediately, settles at board separation
Total RSUs granted
99,337 RSUs
Combined size of both MannKind director awards on May 20, 2026
Exercise price per RSU
$0.00 per unit
Restricted stock unit grants recorded with zero exercise price
Derivative transactions count
2 transactions
Both coded as grant, award, or other acquisition (Code A)
Post-transaction RSU holding 1
16,556 RSUs
Total RSUs following smaller award transaction
Post-transaction RSU holding 2
82,781 RSUs
Total RSUs following larger award transaction
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, contingent right, separation of service from the board of directors, annual cash retainer payment, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MNKD common stock."
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.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of MNKD common stock."
separation of service from the board of directors regulatory
"the shares will not be delivered until there is a separation of service from the board of directors of MannKind Corporation."
annual cash retainer payment financial
"Award granted in lieu of annual cash retainer payment for non-employee directors."
non-employee directors regulatory
"Award granted in lieu of annual cash retainer payment for non-employee directors."
Non-employee directors are board members who do not work for the company as salaried employees and usually do not hold day-to-day management roles. They act like outside referees or independent coaches, providing oversight, asking tough questions, and protecting shareholders’ interests; investors care because these directors help ensure management is accountable, reduce conflicts of interest, and influence decisions that affect company strategy and long-term value.
FAQ
What insider transactions did MNKD director Anthony C. Hooper report?
Anthony C. Hooper reported receiving two restricted stock unit awards as director compensation, totaling 99,337 RSUs, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of MannKind common stock, rather than any open-market purchases or sales.
How many restricted stock units did Anthony C. Hooper receive from MannKind (MNKD)?
Anthony C. Hooper received 16,556 restricted stock units in one award and 82,781 restricted stock units in another, for a combined total of 99,337 RSUs, each convertible into one share of MannKind common stock under the award terms.
Were Anthony C. Hooper’s MNKD transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the reported MannKind transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They were grants of restricted stock units as compensation, recorded under a grant or award acquisition code, with no cash price per share listed in the filing.
When do Anthony C. Hooper’s MannKind restricted stock units vest and settle?
One RSU award vested on May 20, 2026, while another vests immediately. However, the underlying MannKind shares for both awards will not be delivered until there is a separation of service from the company’s board of directors.
Why did Anthony C. Hooper receive an 82,781‑unit RSU award from MannKind?
The 82,781‑unit restricted stock award was granted in lieu of Anthony C. Hooper’s annual cash retainer as a non-employee director of MannKind, effectively substituting equity-based compensation for the cash payment normally provided for board service.