Progressive (PGR) CFO receives 8.508 RSUs via dividend reinvestment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
PROGRESSIVE CORP/OH/ VP and CFO John P. Sauerland received 8.508 Restricted Stock Units on April 10, 2026 as a grant/award acquisition. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share of the company’s stock.
The units were acquired through reinvestment of dividend equivalents and will vest at the same time as the related Restricted Stock Units. Following this award, Sauerland directly holds a total of 16,740.050 Restricted Stock Units, reflecting routine, compensation-related equity rather than any open-market share purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Sauerland John P
Role
VP and Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 8.508 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 16,740.05 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: 8.508 units
Total RSUs after grant: 16,740.050 units
Grant price: $0.0000 per unit
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RSUs granted
8.508 units
Restricted Stock Units acquired April 10, 2026
Total RSUs after grant
16,740.050 units
Direct Restricted Stock Unit holdings following transaction
Grant price
$0.0000 per unit
Compensation-related RSU award with no cash paid by insider
Underlying common shares
8.508 shares
Each RSU represents right to one Common Share
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Unit, dividend equivalents, Common Share
3 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"
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.
FAQ
What did Progressive (PGR) CFO John P. Sauerland report in this Form 4?
John P. Sauerland reported receiving 8.508 Restricted Stock Units as a grant. These units were acquired through reinvested dividend equivalents and increase his direct Restricted Stock Unit holdings to 16,740.050, representing routine, compensation-related equity rather than an open-market trade.
How many Restricted Stock Units did the PGR CFO receive and when?
The Progressive CFO received 8.508 Restricted Stock Units on April 10, 2026. The award stems from reinvestment of dividend equivalents and is tied to existing Restricted Stock Units, adding modestly to his overall stock-based compensation position at the company.
What does each Restricted Stock Unit represent in Progressive (PGR) stock?
Each Restricted Stock Unit represents a contingent right to receive one Common Share of Progressive’s stock. This means that, upon vesting, each unit can convert into one common share, aligning the executive’s compensation more closely with shareholder interests over time.
How many Restricted Stock Units does the PGR CFO hold after this transaction?
After this transaction, the Progressive CFO holds 16,740.050 Restricted Stock Units directly. This total includes the newly acquired 8.508 units from dividend equivalent reinvestment and reflects his cumulative unvested equity awards reported in this Form 4 filing.
How were the new Progressive (PGR) Restricted Stock Units for the CFO acquired?
The new 8.508 Restricted Stock Units were acquired through reinvestment of dividend equivalents. Instead of receiving cash dividends on existing Restricted Stock Units, equivalent value was used to grant additional units that vest at the same time as the related awards.