Olaplex (OLPX) officer exits 3.0M shares for $2.06 each in Henkel buyout
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OLAPLEX HOLDINGS, INC. officer Catherine Dunleavy reported a full disposition of her equity in connection with the company’s merger with Henkel US Operations Corporation. At the merger’s effective time, 3,026,885 shares of common stock were converted into the right to receive $2.06 per share in cash.
This total includes 2,705,329 shares underlying restricted stock unit awards that were automatically cancelled and converted into cash at the same $2.06 merger consideration. Following these transactions, Dunleavy held no Olaplex common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
DUNLEAVY CATHERINE
Role
See Remarks
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disposition | Common Stock | 3,026,885 | $2.06 | $6.24M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated March 26, 2026, by and among the Issuer, Henkel US Operations Corporation ("Parent"), and Margot Acquisition Merger Sub, Inc. ("Merger Sub"), Merger Sub merged with and into the Issuer, with the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (the "Merger" and, together with the other transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the "Transactions"). At the effective time of the Merger (the "Effective Time"), each share of Common Stock of the Issuer (each, a "Share") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time was converted automatically into the right to receive $2.06 per Share in cash (the "Merger Consideration"), without interest, subject to any withholding of taxes required by applicable law. At the Effective Time, each award of restricted stock units covering Shares granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, the Issuer's Amended & Restated 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan, or any other effective equity or equity-based incentive plan sponsored by the Issuer or its affiliates (each such award, a "Company RSU Award") that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (whether vested or unvested) was, by virtue of the Merger, automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive (without interest) an amount in cash equal to the product of (x) the aggregate number of Shares underlying such Company RSU Award, multiplied by (y) the Merger Consideration. The amount reported includes 2,705,329 Shares underlying the Reporting Person's Company RSU Awards, which were automatically cancelled and converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration at the Effective Time.
Key Figures
Shares disposed: 3,026,885 shares
Merger consideration: $2.06 per share
RSU shares cancelled: 2,705,329 shares
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4 metrics
Shares disposed
3,026,885 shares
Common stock converted at merger effective time
Merger consideration
$2.06 per share
Cash paid for each Olaplex common share
RSU shares cancelled
2,705,329 shares
Shares underlying RSU awards converted to cash at $2.06
Post-transaction holdings
0 shares
Total Olaplex common stock after merger-related disposition
Key Terms
Agreement and Plan of Merger, Merger Consideration, restricted stock units, Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
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Agreement and Plan of Merger regulatory
"Pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement"), dated March 26, 2026..."
An Agreement and Plan of Merger is a formal document where two companies agree to combine into one, outlining how the process will happen. It’s like a step-by-step plan for merging, and it matters because it shows both sides have agreed on the details before the official transition takes place.
Merger Consideration financial
"was converted automatically into the right to receive $2.06 per Share in cash (the "Merger Consideration")..."
Merger consideration is the total payment a company or buyer offers to shareholders of a target company in exchange for combining the two businesses, and can include cash, shares in the surviving company, debt assumption, or a mix of these. Investors care because the form and amount affect the deal’s value, tax consequences, immediate cash received versus future ownership, and the risk and upside of holding new shares — similar to choosing between cash now or stock that could grow later.
restricted stock units financial
"each award of restricted stock units covering Shares granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan..."
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.
Equity Incentive Plan financial
"granted under the Issuer's 2021 Equity Incentive Plan, the Issuer's Amended & Restated 2020 Omnibus 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.
wholly owned subsidiary financial
"the Issuer surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent..."
A wholly owned subsidiary is a company whose entire ownership is held by another company (the parent), so the parent controls decisions, operations, and finances. Think of it as a fully controlled branch that runs as its own legal entity but whose results flow straight into the parent’s financial statements; investors watch these structures because they affect consolidated revenue, risk exposure, and how profits, liabilities, and cash flow are allocated across the corporate group.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Catherine Dunleavy report for Olaplex (OLPX)?
Catherine Dunleavy reported disposing of 3,026,885 Olaplex common shares in connection with the Henkel merger. All shares were converted into the right to receive cash merger consideration, leaving her with no remaining Olaplex common stock after the transaction.
What happened to Catherine Dunleavy’s Olaplex (OLPX) holdings after the merger?
After the merger closed and all 3,026,885 reported shares were converted into cash rights, the Form 4 shows Catherine Dunleavy held zero Olaplex common shares. The issuer became a wholly owned subsidiary of Henkel US Operations Corporation.
How is the Henkel merger described in Catherine Dunleavy’s Olaplex (OLPX) Form 4 footnotes?
The footnotes explain that a merger subsidiary of Henkel US Operations Corporation merged into Olaplex, making Olaplex a wholly owned Henkel subsidiary. At the effective time, each outstanding Olaplex share automatically became a right to receive $2.06 in cash, subject to tax withholding.