RSU grant boosts Oatly (NASDAQ: OTLY) accounting officer’s ADS stake
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Oatly Group AB reported that Principal Accounting Officer Martin Fredrik Lind received a grant of 9,950 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing one ADS. The grant was recorded at a price of $0.00 per ADS, indicating a compensation-related award rather than a market purchase.
The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on May 30, 2027. Following this grant, Lind’s direct ADS-related position, including RSUs, totals 21,056 ADSs, and he also directly holds 216,000 Ordinary Shares, which may be converted into ADSs at a 20-to-1 ratio at his election.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Lind Martin Fredrik
Role
Principal Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | ADSs | 9,950 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Ordinary Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
ADSs — 21,056 shares (Direct, null);
Ordinary Shares — 216,000 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the grant of RSUs, which vest in three equal annual increments beginning 5/30/2027. Each RSU represents a right to receive one ADS in the Issuer. Includes RSUs, each RSU represents a right to receive one ADS in the Issuer. 695 RSUs will vest on 5/30/2027, 4,358 RSUs will vest in two equal annual increments beginning 5/30/2027, and 9,950 RSUs will vest in three equal annual increments beginning 5/30/2027. There are no voting or dividend rights prior to vesting. Ordinary Shares may be converted into ADSs at a conversion ratio of 20-to-1, at the election of the Reporting Person.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 9,950 ADS-equivalent RSUs
Grant price: $0.00 per ADS
ADS holdings after grant: 21,056 ADSs
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RSUs granted
9,950 ADS-equivalent RSUs
Grant to Principal Accounting Officer on May 30, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per ADS
Compensation-related RSU award, not a market purchase
ADS holdings after grant
21,056 ADSs
Total direct ADS-related position including RSUs following transactions
Ordinary Shares held
216,000 Ordinary Shares
Directly held; convertible into ADSs at 20-to-1
Conversion ratio
20 Ordinary Shares per 1 ADS
Elective conversion by the reporting person
Earliest vesting date
May 30, 2027
First installment for multiple RSU awards
Key Terms
RSUs, ADSs, vesting, conversion ratio, +1 more
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RSUs financial
"Reflects the grant of RSUs, which vest in three equal annual increments beginning 5/30/2027."
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
ADSs financial
"Each RSU represents a right to receive one ADS in the Issuer."
vesting financial
"RSUs, which vest in three equal annual increments beginning 5/30/2027."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
conversion ratio financial
"Ordinary Shares may be converted into ADSs at a conversion ratio of 20-to-1."
The conversion ratio is the number of common shares an investor receives when a convertible security (like a bond or preferred share) or an exchangeable instrument is turned into ordinary stock. It matters because it tells investors how much ownership or dilution will occur — similar to knowing how many slices you get when you trade in a coupon — and directly affects the value you get from the convertible and the company’s future share count.
dividend rights financial
"There are no voting or dividend rights prior to vesting."
Dividend rights are a shareholder’s entitlement to receive a portion of a company’s profits when the board declares a payout, similar to having a ticket that lets you take a slice of a shared pie. These rights determine who gets paid, how much and in what order (different share classes can have priority), so they matter to investors because they affect expected income, trade value and how quickly cash returns to owners.
FAQ
What did Oatly (OTLY) disclose in this Form 4 for Martin Fredrik Lind?
Oatly reported a compensation-related grant of 9,950 RSUs to Principal Accounting Officer Martin Fredrik Lind. Each RSU represents one ADS, with no cash paid, and the award increases his overall ADS-related holdings as disclosed in the filing.
How many Oatly (OTLY) ADS RSUs were granted to the principal accounting officer?
The filing shows a grant of 9,950 restricted stock units, each representing one Oatly ADS. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting May 30, 2027, providing the officer with staged equity compensation over several years.
What is the vesting schedule for the new Oatly (OTLY) RSU grant?
The 9,950 newly granted RSUs vest in three equal annual increments beginning on May 30, 2027. Additional previously granted RSUs of 695 and 4,358 units have separate vesting patterns, creating a laddered vesting profile for the officer’s equity awards.
What are Martin Fredrik Lind’s Oatly (OTLY) ADS holdings after this Form 4?
After the RSU grant, Lind’s direct ADS-related holdings total 21,056 ADSs, including RSUs. This reflects all ADSs and RSUs reported in the filing and shows his consolidated equity exposure in the company’s American depositary shares.
Are there any voting or dividend rights on Oatly (OTLY) RSUs before vesting?
The RSUs provide no voting or dividend rights before vesting. They represent only a right to receive one ADS per unit upon vesting, meaning economic and governance rights arise later when ADSs are actually delivered.