Omnicom (OMC) CEO John Wren nets PRSU share vesting after tax withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OMNICOM GROUP INC. Chairman and CEO John Wren reported routine equity compensation activity and updated share holdings. On May 22, 2026, he received 75,938 shares of common stock at $0.00 per share following the vesting of previously granted performance restricted stock units (PRSUs).
To cover related tax obligations, 38,767 shares were withheld by the company at a price of $74.93 per share. After these transactions, Wren directly holds 291,768 shares of common stock, with additional indirect holdings of 37,011 shares through a 401(k) plan and 1,111,978 shares held by trusts.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
WREN JOHN
Role
Chairman and CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share | 75,938 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share | 38,767 | $74.93 | $2.90M |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share — 291,768 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, par value $0.15 per share — 1,111,978 shares (Indirect, By Trusts)
Footnotes (1)
- On May 1, 2023, the reporting person was granted performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") which vest based on the company's return on equity as compared to that of an industry peer group. The compensation committee of the board of directors of the company determined that the performance criteria had been met, resulting in the vesting of these shares on May 22, 2026. Represents shares withheld by the company for payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of PRSUs.
Key Figures
PRSUs vested into shares: 75,938 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 38,767 shares at $74.93
Direct holdings after transactions: 291,768 shares
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7 metrics
PRSUs vested into shares
75,938 shares
Common stock from PRSUs vesting on May 22, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
38,767 shares at $74.93
Withheld to pay tax liability on PRSU vesting
Direct holdings after transactions
291,768 shares
Common stock directly owned after May 22, 2026 updates
Indirect 401(k) holdings
37,011 shares
Common stock held indirectly via 401(k) plan
Indirect trust holdings
1,111,978 shares
Common stock held indirectly by trusts
PRSU grant date
May 1, 2023
Original performance restricted stock unit grant date
PRSU vesting date
May 22, 2026
Date compensation committee confirmed performance and vesting
Key Terms
performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), return on equity, industry peer group, tax liability, +2 more
6 terms
performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") financial
"the reporting person was granted performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs") which vest based on the company's return on equity"
return on equity financial
"PRSUs which vest based on the company's return on equity as compared to that of an industry peer group"
Return on equity shows how effectively a company uses its shareholders' money to generate profit. It is calculated by dividing the company's net profit by its shareholders' equity, indicating how much profit is earned for each dollar invested by owners. Higher return on equity suggests the company is good at turning investments into earnings, which can be an important factor for investors assessing its profitability and efficiency.
industry peer group financial
"company's return on equity as compared to that of an industry peer group"
tax liability financial
"Represents shares withheld by the company for payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of PRSUs"
401(K) Plan financial
"total_shares_following_transaction 37011.0000 ... nature_of_ownership By 401(K) Plan"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
Trusts financial
"total_shares_following_transaction 1111978.0000 ... nature_of_ownership By Trusts"
A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks, property, or a pool of investments—on behalf of others (the beneficiaries). For investors it matters because trusts can package assets into a single, managed vehicle that may offer professional oversight, specific tax or estate benefits, and tradeable shares or units that change how you access, control, and receive income from those assets; think of it as a secure box managed for your financial benefit.
FAQ
What did Omnicom (OMC) Chairman and CEO John Wren report in this Form 4?
John Wren reported routine equity compensation activity and updated holdings. He received vested PRSU shares and had some shares withheld for taxes, resulting in revised direct and indirect ownership positions in Omnicom common stock.
What indirect Omnicom (OMC) holdings does John Wren report?
John Wren reports indirect ownership of 37,011 shares through a 401(k) plan and 1,111,978 shares held by trusts. These positions are separate from his direct holdings and are disclosed as indirect beneficial ownership in the Form 4 transactions table.
What performance conditions triggered John Wren’s Omnicom PRSU vesting?
The PRSUs granted on May 1, 2023 vested based on Omnicom’s return on equity compared with an industry peer group. The compensation committee determined the performance criteria were met, causing the related shares to vest on May 22, 2026.