Qnity Electronics (NYSE: Q) GC records routine tax share withholding
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Qnity Electronics, Inc. General Counsel Peter W. Hennessey reported a small tax-related share disposition tied to equity compensation. On lapsed restricted stock units and associated dividend equivalent units, 73.2986 shares of common stock were withheld at $141.7625 per share to cover taxes, rather than sold on the open market. After this routine tax-withholding disposition and including shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, Hennessey directly holds 9,620.8467 shares of Qnity Electronics common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Hennessey Peter W
Role
General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 73.299 | $141.7625 | $10K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 9,620.847 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Taxes withheld on lapsed RSUs and associated dividend equivalent units Includes the acquisition of shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment.
Key Figures
Tax-withheld shares: 73.2986 shares
Tax withholding price: $141.7625 per share
Shares held after transaction: 9,620.8467 shares
3 metrics
Tax-withheld shares
73.2986 shares
Common stock withheld to cover taxes on lapsed RSUs
Tax withholding price
$141.7625 per share
Value used for tax-withholding disposition of common stock
Shares held after transaction
9,620.8467 shares
Direct Qnity Electronics common stock ownership after withholding
Key Terms
restricted stock units, dividend equivalent units, dividend reinvestment, tax-withholding disposition
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Taxes withheld on lapsed RSUs and associated dividend equivalent units"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
dividend equivalent units financial
"Taxes withheld on lapsed RSUs and associated dividend equivalent units"
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes the acquisition of shares pursuant to dividend reinvestment."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Qnity Electronics (Q) report for Peter W. Hennessey?
Qnity Electronics General Counsel Peter W. Hennessey reported a tax-related share disposition. 73.2986 common shares were withheld to satisfy taxes on lapsed restricted stock units and related dividend equivalent units, rather than being sold in an open-market transaction.
Was the Qnity Electronics (Q) insider transaction an open-market sale or a tax withholding?
The transaction was a tax withholding, not an open-market sale. The Form 4 identifies it as a tax-withholding disposition related to lapsed restricted stock units and dividend equivalent units, where shares are delivered to satisfy tax liabilities instead of being sold on the market.