Otis Worldwide (NYSE: OTIS) president reports RSU vesting and tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Otis Worldwide officer Joseph Jay Armas, President, Otis Americas, reported routine equity compensation activity. On February 6 and 7, 2026, previously granted restricted stock units (RSUs) vested and automatically converted into common stock on a one-for-one basis, consistent with earlier RSU award terms.
He acquired 283 and 232 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0 through RSU conversions. To cover tax withholding, 70 and 58 shares were surrendered at a price of $89.85 per share. After these transactions, he directly held 1,731.377 common shares and 291 remaining RSUs from the 2024 grant, while the 2023 grant is fully vested.
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Insider Trade Summary
515 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
Armas Joseph Jay
Role
President, Otis Americas
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 232 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 232 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 58 | $89.85 | $5K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 283 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 283 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 70 | $89.85 | $6K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 1,789.377 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units (RSUs) convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. RSUs include the right to receive dividend equivalents that are credited as additional RSUs. On February 6, 2024, the reporting person was granted RSUs vesting in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The second installment vested on the Transaction Date. On February 7, 2023, the reporting person was granted RSUs vesting in three substantially equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. The last installment vested on the Transaction Date.
FAQ
What insider activity did OTIS President Joseph Jay Armas report on this Form 4?
Joseph Jay Armas reported routine equity compensation transactions involving restricted stock units vesting into common stock. RSUs granted in 2023 and 2024 partially vested in February 2026, converting into shares and triggering related tax-withholding share surrenders, all reported as direct holdings changes.
How were taxes handled on Joseph Jay Armas’s February 2026 OTIS equity transactions?
Taxes were satisfied through share withholding. On February 6 and 7, 2026, 70 and 58 Otis Worldwide shares were surrendered at $89.85 per share under transaction code F, which indicates shares withheld by the issuer to cover applicable tax obligations arising from RSU vesting.
What are Joseph Jay Armas’s OTIS holdings after the reported Form 4 transactions?
Following the February 2026 transactions, Joseph Jay Armas directly held 1,731.377 shares of Otis Worldwide common stock. He also retained 291 restricted stock units from his February 6, 2024 grant, while RSUs granted on February 7, 2023 are fully vested and no longer outstanding.
How do the RSU grants described in the OTIS Form 4 vest over time?
The RSUs granted in 2023 and 2024 vest in three substantially equal annual installments, starting on the first anniversary of each grant date. The February 6, 2024 grant had its second installment vest, while the February 7, 2023 grant had its final installment vest on the reported transaction dates.
What additional rights are attached to the Otis Worldwide RSUs held by Joseph Jay Armas?
The restricted stock units convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and carry dividend equivalent rights. Any dividends that would be paid on the underlying shares are credited as additional RSUs, increasing the number of units that ultimately convert into common stock upon vesting.