McEwen (NYSE: MUX) VP cash-settles 1,700 restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
McEwen Inc. VP Corporate Development Stephan Michael Spears exercised restricted stock units that were settled entirely in cash rather than stock. On June 28, 2026, he exercised 1,700 restricted stock units tied to common shares, consisting of 1,200 units from an August 11, 2025 grant and 500 units from a September 8, 2025 grant. The award terms allow settlement in shares or their cash value at the discretion of the Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, and in this case all vested units were paid out in cash, with no open-market share purchases or sales reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
1,700 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Spears Stephan Michael
Role
VP Corporate Development
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 1,200 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 500 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, or the cash value thereof as set forth in the award agreement, in the discretion of the Issuer's Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee. The restricted stock units were granted on August 11, 2025 and vested as to 1,200 shares on June 28, 2026, all of which were settled for cash. The restricted stock units were granted on September 8, 2025 and vested as to 500 shares on June 28, 2026, all of which were settled for cash.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 1,700 units
First RSU tranche: 1,200 units
Second RSU tranche: 500 units
+2 more
5 metrics
RSUs exercised
1,700 units
Total restricted stock units exercised on June 28, 2026
First RSU tranche
1,200 units
Granted August 11, 2025; vested and cashed out June 28, 2026
Second RSU tranche
500 units
Granted September 8, 2025; vested and cashed out June 28, 2026
Exercise price per unit
$0.00
Restricted stock units exercised with no exercise price
Derivative positions remaining
0 units
DerivativeSummary shows no remaining derivative securities after exercises
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, derivative security, Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee, settled for cash
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock, or the cash value thereof..."
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.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee financial
"in the discretion of the Issuer's Compensation, Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee"
settled for cash financial
"vested as to 1,200 shares on June 28, 2026, all of which were settled for cash"
FAQ
What insider transaction did McEwen Inc. (MUX) report for Stephan Michael Spears?
McEwen Inc. reported that VP Corporate Development Stephan Michael Spears exercised 1,700 restricted stock units on June 28, 2026. These units converted into a cash payment rather than common shares, reflecting routine settlement of previously granted equity compensation.
How many restricted stock units did the McEwen (MUX) executive exercise?
The executive exercised a total of 1,700 restricted stock units linked to McEwen common stock. This comprised 1,200 units from an August 11, 2025 grant and 500 units from a September 8, 2025 grant, all vesting and settling on June 28, 2026.
Did the McEwen (MUX) Form 4 show any open-market stock purchases or sales?
The Form 4 did not show any open-market purchases or sales of McEwen common stock. It only reported the exercise of restricted stock units, which were settled entirely in cash, so no trading in the public market was disclosed in this filing.
When were the McEwen (MUX) restricted stock units granted and vested?
One grant of restricted stock units was made on August 11, 2025 and another on September 8, 2025. Portions of these grants, totaling 1,700 units, vested on June 28, 2026 and were then exercised and settled in cash, according to the Form 4 footnotes.