RBC Bearings (RBC) VP awarded new stock and options in Form 4 filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RBC Bearings INC vice president and general manager Richard J. Edwards reported routine equity compensation changes. He received a grant of 132 shares of Common Stock at a reported price of 0, increasing his direct holdings to 11,052 Common shares. He was also granted a new non-qualified stock option for 623 underlying Common shares with an exercise price of 565.22 per share, vesting in five equal annual installments from May 19, 2027 through May 19, 2031. The filing lists several previously granted option awards with exercise prices between 199.10 and 364.96 per share and expirations from June 3, 2028 to May 28, 2032, many of which are already exercisable, with defined vesting schedules for remaining unvested portions.
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Insider Trade Summary
7 transactions reported
Mixed
7 txns
Insider
Edwards Richard J
Role
V.P. and General Manager
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | NQSO 5-19-2026 grant | 623 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 132 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Option to Purchase Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Option to Purchase Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Option to Purchase Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Option to Purchase Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | NQSO 5-28-2025 grant | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
NQSO 5-19-2026 grant — 623 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 11,052 shares (Direct, null);
Option to Purchase Common Stock — 1,000 shares (Direct, null);
NQSO 5-28-2025 grant — 1,800 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 2,932 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule - 400 shares that vest on 6/3/2026; 800 shares 1/2 of which vest on 6/3/2026 and 1/2 vest on 6/3/2027; 600 shares 1/3 of which vest on 6/1/2026, 1/3 vest on 6/1/2027 and 1/3 vest on 6/1/2028; 600 shares 1/4 of which vest on 5/23/2026, 1/4 vest on 5/23/2027, 1/4 vest on 5/23/2028 and 1/4 vest on 5/23/2029; 400 shares 1/5 or which vest on 5/28/2026, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2029 and 1/5 vest on 5/28/2030; and 132 shares 1/5 or which vest on 5/19/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2029, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2030 and 1/5 vest on 5/19/2031. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/19/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2029, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2030 and 1/5 vest on 5/19/2031. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 1,000 options that vest on 6/3/2026. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 1,600 options that are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/2 vest on 6/3/2026 and 1/2 vest on 6/3/2027. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 1,200 options that are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/3 vest on 6/1/2026, 1/3 vest on 6/1/2027 and 1/3 vest on 6/1/2028. All these options to purchase Common Stock are exerciseable except for 1,600 options that are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/4 vest on 5/23/2026, 1/4 vest on 5/23/2027, 1/4 vest on 5/23/2028 and 1/4 vest on 5/23/2029. These options to purchase Common Stock are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/28/2026, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2028, 1/5 vest on 5/28/2029 and 1/5 vest on 5/28/2030.
Key Figures
Common stock grant: 132 shares
Shares held after grant: 11,052 shares
New option underlying shares: 623 shares
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8 metrics
Common stock grant
132 shares
Grant of Common Stock on May 19, 2026
Shares held after grant
11,052 shares
Total direct Common Stock holdings following transaction
New option underlying shares
623 shares
NQSO 5-19-2026 grant, underlying Common Stock
New option exercise price
565.22 per share
Exercise price for NQSO 5-19-2026 grant
New option expiration
May 19, 2033
Expiration date of NQSO 5-19-2026 grant
Existing option exercise price
364.96 per share
NQSO 5-28-2025 grant, expires May 28, 2032
Existing option exercise price
292.85 per share
Option to Purchase Common Stock, expires May 23, 2031
Restricted stock total
2,932 shares
Restricted stock with multi-year vesting schedules
Key Terms
restricted stock, non-qualified stock option, vesting schedule, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock financial
"Includes 2,932 shares of restricted stock, which vest according to the following schedule"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
non-qualified stock option financial
"NQSO 5-19-2026 grant with underlying Common Stock and an exercise price"
A non-qualified stock option (NSO) is a contract that lets an employee or service provider buy company shares at a fixed price for a set period, like a voucher to purchase stock later at today’s price. It matters to investors because exercising NSOs creates ordinary income for the holder and can increase share count, affecting a company’s earnings and ownership mix; think of it as a future sale that can dilute existing shareholders and has immediate tax consequences for the recipient.
vesting schedule financial
"are subject to the following vesting schedule - 1/5 vest on 5/19/2027, 1/5 vest on 5/19/2028"
A vesting schedule is a timeline that determines when someone gains full ownership of certain benefits, such as company stock or retirement contributions. Think of it like earning the right to own a gift gradually over time, rather than receiving it all at once. It matters to investors because it affects when they can fully access or sell these benefits, influencing their financial planning and decision-making.
exercise price financial
"exercisePrice": "565.2200""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date": "2033-05-19T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
What insider transactions did RBC (RBC) executive Richard J. Edwards report?
Richard J. Edwards reported a grant of 132 shares of RBC Bearings Common Stock and a new option for 623 underlying shares. These are compensation-related awards, not open-market trades, and were reported with a zero transaction price per share in the filing.
What are the terms of the new stock option granted to Richard J. Edwards at RBC?
The new non-qualified stock option covers 623 underlying RBC Bearings Common shares at an exercise price of 565.22 per share. It vests in five equal annual installments on May 19 of each year from 2027 through 2031, and expires on May 19, 2033.
What existing stock options does Richard J. Edwards have at RBC Bearings?
The filing lists several existing options to purchase RBC Bearings Common Stock with exercise prices of 364.96, 292.85, 199.51, 199.10 and 199.16 per share. These options expire between June 3, 2028 and May 28, 2032, with portions already exercisable and others vesting over time.
How is restricted stock for Richard J. Edwards scheduled to vest at RBC?
Footnotes state Edwards holds 2,932 restricted shares that vest in tranches on various dates. These include blocks vesting on June 3 and June 1 in years 2026–2028, May 23 in years 2026–2029, May 28 in years 2026–2030, and 132 shares vesting annually from 2027–2031.