NASDAQ (NDAQ) CFO Sarah Youngwood receives 15,267 RSUs in equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
NASDAQ, INC. EVP & CFO Sarah Youngwood received an equity award of 15,267 restricted stock units (RSUs). The award was granted at no cash cost per share as part of the company’s equity incentive compensation.
The RSUs vest over three years, with 33% vesting on April 1, 2028, 33% on April 1, 2029, and the remainder on April 1, 2030, encouraging long-term alignment with shareholders. After this grant, Youngwood directly holds 74,558 shares or units of NASDAQ common stock, including 74,236 shares or restricted units and 322 shares acquired through the employee stock purchase plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Youngwood Sarah
Role
EVP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | 15,267 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share — 74,558 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents an award of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted pursuant to the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The RSUs shall vest with respect to 33% of the RSUs on April 1, 2028, 33% on April 1, 2029, and the remainder on April 1, 2030. Represents (i) 74,236 shares or units of restricted stock, 13,341 of which are vested and (ii) 322 shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 15,267 units
Price per share: $0.0000 per share
Shares after transaction: 74,558 shares/units
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RSUs granted
15,267 units
Restricted Stock Units granted to EVP & CFO on April 1, 2026
Price per share
$0.0000 per share
Grant-type acquisition with no cash exercise price
Shares after transaction
74,558 shares/units
Total direct holdings following the RSU grant
Restricted stock holdings
74,236 shares/units
Shares or units of restricted stock held, 13,341 vested
Vested restricted stock
13,341 shares
Portion of restricted stock or units that is already vested
ESPP shares
322 shares
Shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Vesting 2028
33% of RSUs
First vesting tranche on April 1, 2028
Final vesting
Remaining RSUs
Final tranche vests on April 1, 2030
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), Equity Incentive Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) financial
"Represents an award of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted pursuant to the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"RSUs granted pursuant to the Issuer's Equity Incentive Plan."
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"322 shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
FAQ
What did NASDAQ (NDAQ) EVP & CFO Sarah Youngwood report on this Form 4?
Sarah Youngwood reported receiving 15,267 restricted stock units (RSUs) of NASDAQ common stock as equity compensation. The grant carries no cash exercise price and is part of the company’s Equity Incentive Plan, increasing her direct holdings in NASDAQ shares and units.
How do the new RSUs granted to NASDAQ (NDAQ) CFO vest over time?
The 15,267 RSUs vest in three tranches over several years. Thirty-three percent of the RSUs vest on April 1, 2028, another 33% on April 1, 2029, and the remaining units vest on April 1, 2030, subject to continued service conditions.
What is the nature of the equity award reported by NASDAQ (NDAQ) CFO Sarah Youngwood?
The award consists of 15,267 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) granted under NASDAQ’s Equity Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of NASDAQ common stock upon vesting, providing long-term, stock-based compensation rather than immediate cash.
What other equity holdings are disclosed for NASDAQ (NDAQ) CFO Sarah Youngwood?
Footnotes show Youngwood’s holdings include 74,236 shares or units of restricted stock, of which 13,341 are vested, plus 322 shares purchased under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. These positions, combined with the new RSUs, reflect her accumulated equity-based compensation.