RB Global (RBA) CEO nets 255,024 shares after RSU and PSU vesting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RB Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer James Francis Kessler reported multiple equity compensation events. On March 14, 2026, he exercised and settled performance share units, restricted share units, and related dividend equivalent rights into a total of 256,716 common shares, all at a stated price of $0.0000 per share. To cover tax obligations on these vested awards, 109,261 common shares were delivered back to the company at prices around $98.68 per share under tax-withholding transactions, not open‑market sales. After these transactions, he directly holds 255,024 common shares and indirectly holds 1,854 common shares through an employee stock purchase plan. On March 13, 2026, he also received a grant of 47,237 restricted share units that will vest in equal annual installments beginning on March 13, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
256,716 shares exercised/converted
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22 txns
Insider
KESSLER JAMES FRANCIS
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights (2023 PSUs) | 7,455 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Performance Share Units (2023 PSUs) | 202,712 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units (2023 RSUs) | 16,893 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights (2023 RSUs) | 622 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units (2024 RSUs) | 13,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights (2024 RSUs) | 321 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Share Units (2025 RSUs) | 15,496 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights (2024 RSUs) | 178 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 7,455 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 202,712 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 89,448 | $98.68 | $8.83M |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 16,893 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 622 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 7,455 | $98.68 | $736K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 13,039 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 321 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 5,687 | $98.68 | $561K |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 15,496 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 178 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 6,671 | $97.91 | $653K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Units (2026 RSUs) | 47,237 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights (2023 PSUs) — 0 shares (Direct);
Performance Share Units (2023 PSUs) — 0 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units (2023 RSUs) — 0 shares (Direct);
Dividend Equivalent Rights (2023 RSUs) — 0 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units (2024 RSUs) — 13,361 shares (Direct);
Dividend Equivalent Rights (2024 RSUs) — 322 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units (2025 RSUs) — 30,993 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 115,024 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units (2026 RSUs) — 47,237 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 1,854 shares (Indirect, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Each PSU and DER represents a contingent right to receive one RBA common share or the economic equivalent thereof. The PSUs and DERs vested on March 14, 2026, the PSUs and DERs will be settled in common shares issued to the reporting person, net applicable tax, as soon as practicable. Each RSU and DER represent a contingent right to receive one RBA common share or the economic equivalent thereof. The RSUs and DERs vested on March 14, 2026, the RSUs and DERs will be settled in common shares issued to the reporting person, net applicable tax, as soon as practicable. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one RBA common share or the economic equivalent thereof. Tax withholding on the 2023 PSUs and DERs that vested on March 14, 2026. Tax withholding on the 2023 RSUs & DERs that vested on March 14, 2026 Tax withholding on the 2024 RSUs & DERs that vested on March 14, 2026. Tax withholding on the 2025 RSUs & DERs that vested on March 14, 2026 The RSUs vest in equal annual installments beginning March 13, 2027. The common shares underlying vested RSUs will be released to the reporting person, net of tax.
FAQ
What insider transactions did RB Global (RBA) CEO James Kessler report?
RB Global CEO James Kessler reported exercises of performance and restricted share units into 256,716 common shares on March 14, 2026, plus a new grant of 47,237 restricted share units on March 13, 2026. These events reflect equity compensation vesting and awards, not open‑market trading.
What new equity award did RB Global (RBA) grant its CEO in March 2026?
On March 13, 2026, RB Global granted James Kessler 47,237 restricted share units. Each unit represents a contingent right to one common share. The RSUs vest in equal annual installments beginning March 13, 2027, with shares released net of applicable taxes at settlement.
Were RB Global (RBA) CEO transactions open‑market buys or sells?
The Form 4 shows no open‑market purchases or sales. Reported code M transactions are exercises or settlements of performance and restricted share units, while code F entries reflect shares withheld to pay taxes. These are compensation and tax events rather than discretionary trading.