Nexstar (NXST) director Royce Wells awarded 905 restricted stock units
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Nexstar Media Group director Royce A. Wells received a grant of 905 restricted stock units (RSUs). The award was made on March 19, 2026 and represents a compensation-related grant, not an open-market purchase or sale.
Each RSU will convert into one share of Nexstar common stock when it vests. All 905 RSUs are scheduled to fully vest on March 19, 2027, bringing Wells’ direct RSU holdings to 905 units. The RSUs have no set expiration date, but any unvested portion will be forfeited if Wells ceases to be a director for any reason other than a company change of control.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Wells Royce A.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 905 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 905 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each time-based restricted stock unit ("RSU") is converted into one share of Nexstar's Common Stock at the vesting date. 905 RSUs were awarded on March 19, 2026, all of which will fully vest on March 19, 2027. The RSUs have no expiration. However, any and all unvested portion of RSUs shall be forfeited and cancelled should the Reporting Person ceases being a director of the Company for any reason other than a company change of control.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Nexstar Media Group (NXST) report for Royce A. Wells?
Nexstar reported that director Royce A. Wells received a grant of 905 restricted stock units as equity compensation. This was classified as an acquisition (code A), not an open-market trade, and increased his direct RSU holdings to 905 units.
How many restricted stock units did Royce A. Wells receive from Nexstar (NXST)?
Royce A. Wells received 905 restricted stock units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of Nexstar common stock upon vesting, providing equity-based compensation tied directly to the company’s share performance over time.
When do the 905 RSUs granted to Nexstar (NXST) director Wells vest?
All 905 RSUs granted to director Royce A. Wells are scheduled to fully vest on March 19, 2027. At vesting, each RSU converts into one share of Nexstar common stock, assuming all vesting conditions continue to be satisfied.
What are the key terms of Royce A. Wells’ Nexstar (NXST) RSU award?
The award consists of 905 time-based RSUs granted at no purchase price, each converting into one share at vesting. The units have no expiration but any unvested RSUs are forfeited if Wells stops serving as a director, except after a change of control.
Does Nexstar (NXST) note any conditions that could cause Wells’ RSUs to be forfeited?
Yes. Any unvested RSUs held by Royce A. Wells will be forfeited and cancelled if he ceases to be a director for any reason other than a company change of control, reinforcing continued board service as a condition for vesting.
Is the Nexstar (NXST) RSU grant to Royce A. Wells an open-market stock purchase?
No. The 905 units are a restricted stock unit grant recorded with transaction code A, meaning a compensation-related award. It does not involve Wells buying or selling shares in the open market, but rather receiving equity incentives from the company.