Progressive (PGR) CHRO adds RSUs through dividend-equivalent grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Progressive Corp (PGR) Chief Human Resources Officer William L. Clawson II received a small additional equity award in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). On the reported date, he acquired 5.945 RSUs through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents, with no cash price per unit.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one common share of Progressive’s stock. These new units will vest at the same time as the underlying RSUs to which they relate. After this grant, Clawson directly holds a total of 11,696.457 RSUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Clawson William L. II
Role
Chief Human Resources Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 5.945 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 11,696.457 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share of the Company's stock. These units, which were acquired upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents, will vest at the same time as the Restricted Stock Units to which they relate. Expiration Date is the same as the Date Exercisable.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 5.945 units
RSU holdings after transaction: 11,696.457 units
RSU grant price: $0.0000 per unit
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
5.945 units
Restricted Stock Units acquired via dividend equivalents on the transaction date
RSU holdings after transaction
11,696.457 units
Total Restricted Stock Units directly held after the grant
RSU grant price
$0.0000 per unit
Grant/award acquisition, no cash paid for RSUs
Underlying common shares
5.945 shares
Each RSU represents one common share when vested
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, dividend equivalents, contingent right, vest
4 terms
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
dividend equivalents financial
"These units, which were acquired upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents, will vest"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
contingent right financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share"
vest financial
"These units, which were acquired upon the reinvestment of dividend equivalents, will vest"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did PGR executive William L. Clawson II report?
William L. Clawson II reported receiving 5.945 Restricted Stock Units. These units were acquired automatically through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents and involve no cash payment, representing an incremental increase in his stock-based compensation position.
How many Restricted Stock Units does the PGR executive hold after this Form 4?
After the reported transaction, William L. Clawson II holds 11,696.457 Restricted Stock Units. This total reflects his updated direct position in RSUs following the 5.945 units granted via dividend equivalent reinvestment on the transaction date.
What does each Progressive (PGR) Restricted Stock Unit represent?
Each Restricted Stock Unit reported by the executive represents a contingent right to receive one common share of Progressive’s stock. The actual shares are delivered only when the RSUs vest according to the company’s equity compensation terms.
Why did William L. Clawson II receive 5.945 additional RSUs at Progressive?
The 5.945 additional RSUs were acquired through the reinvestment of dividend equivalents linked to existing RSUs. These dividend-equivalent units accumulate automatically and are designed to mirror cash dividends paid on Progressive’s common shares for outstanding RSU awards.
When will the new PGR RSUs received by the executive vest?
The newly acquired 5.945 RSUs will vest at the same time as the original Restricted Stock Units to which they relate. This means their vesting schedule is tied directly to the vesting dates of the underlying RSU award.