Oppenheimer (NYSE: OPY) CEO receives 200,000 restricted Class A non-voting shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC CEO Robert S. Lowenthal reported two equity compensation awards of restricted Class A non-voting common stock. On February 6, 2026, he was awarded 100,000 restricted shares vesting on the earlier of February 5, 2031, change of control, or death. On May 8, 2026, he received another 100,000 restricted shares vesting on the earlier of December 31, 2030, change of control, or death. Both awards were recorded at a price of $0.00 per share as part of his compensation, not open-market purchases or sales. Following the latest award, his direct holdings of this restricted Class A non-voting common stock increased to 305,000 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Lowenthal Robert S
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Restricted Class A non-voting common stock | 100,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Other | Restricted Class A non-voting common stock | 100,000 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Class A non-voting common stock — 305,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The transaction describes the award on 2/6/2026 of Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting on the earlier of 2/5/2031, change of control, or death. The transaction describes the award on 5/8/2026 of Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting on the earlier of 12/31/2030, change of control, or death.
Key Figures
Award on Feb 6, 2026: 100,000 shares
Award on May 8, 2026: 100,000 shares
Total restricted shares after transactions: 305,000 shares
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Award on Feb 6, 2026
100,000 shares
Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting by Feb 5, 2031 or earlier events
Award on May 8, 2026
100,000 shares
Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting by Dec 31, 2030 or earlier events
Total restricted shares after transactions
305,000 shares
Direct holdings of restricted Class A non-voting common stock following latest award
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Reported transaction price for both restricted stock awards
Total restructuring shares
200,000 shares
Shares classified as other acquisition or disposition (code J) in transaction summary
Key Terms
Restricted Class A non-voting common stock, change of control, Form 4, other acquisition or disposition
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Restricted Class A non-voting common stock financial
"The transaction describes the award on 2/6/2026 of Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting on the earlier of 2/5/2031, change of control, or death."
A restricted Class A non‑voting common stock is an ownership share that carries no voting rights and has limits on selling or transferring it, often because of contractual lockups, regulatory rules, or investor agreements. For investors this matters because the shares may be harder to sell and carry less control over company decisions, so their market value and role in a portfolio can be quite different from freely tradable, voting shares — like owning a piece of a cake you can eat but can’t move or vote about how it’s served.
change of control financial
"Restricted Class A non-voting common stock vesting on the earlier of 2/5/2031, change of control, or death."
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
Form 4 regulatory
"These transactions were reported in a Form 4 insider filing summarizing the CEO’s equity awards."
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
other acquisition or disposition regulatory
"The transaction code description is Other acquisition or disposition for these restricted stock awards."
FAQ
What insider transactions did OPPENHEIMER HOLDINGS INC (OPY) report for CEO Robert S. Lowenthal?
Robert S. Lowenthal reported two awards of restricted Class A non-voting common stock totaling 200,000 shares. These were compensation grants, not market trades, dated February 6, 2026 and May 8, 2026, each for 100,000 restricted shares.
When do Robert S. Lowenthal’s new OPY restricted stock awards vest?
The February 6, 2026 award of 100,000 restricted shares vests on the earlier of February 5, 2031, change of control, or death. The May 8, 2026 award vests on the earlier of December 31, 2030, change of control, or death.
Were the OPY CEO’s recent Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as “J” on Form 4, described as awards of restricted Class A non-voting common stock granted at $0.00 per share as part of his compensation package.
What type of security was granted to the OPY CEO in these Form 4 transactions?
The awards consist of restricted Class A non-voting common stock with underlying Class A non-voting common stock. These restricted shares carry vesting conditions based on time and specified events such as change of control or death before becoming fully vested.