Reading International (RDI) president settles 24,400 RSUs with tax withholding, holds 101,177 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
READING INTERNATIONAL INC executive Robert F. Smerling, President – U.S. Cinemas, exercised 24,400 Restricted Stock Units into Class A Non-Voting Common Stock as part of previously granted awards. The same 24,400 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, and he now directly holds 101,177 Class A Non-Voting shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
24,400 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
SMERLING ROBERT F
Role
President - U.S. Cinemas
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 24,400 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Non-Voting Common Stock | 24,400 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 11,250 shares (Direct);
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock — 101,177 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock upon vesting of the unit. As previously reported, a total of 81,577 restricted stock units were granted on April 11, 2023 pursuant to the Company's 2020 Stock Incentive Plan. Of that amount, (i) 45,000 restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments on April 11, 2024, April 11, 2025, April 11, 2026 and April 11, 2027; (ii) 21,577 restricted stock units vested on April 11, 2024; and (iii) 13,150 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSU) vested on April 11, 2026 based on the Compensation and Stock Option Committee certification of the performance level achieved. 24,400 restricted stock units are fully vested on April 11, 2026 and the underlying shares of Class A Common Stock in Reading International, Inc. will be delivered to the reporting person in accordance with their irrevocable deferral election.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 24,400 units
Shares withheld for tax: 24,400 shares
Shares held after transaction: 101,177 shares
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RSUs exercised
24,400 units
Restricted Stock Units converted to Class A Non-Voting Common Stock on April 11, 2026
Shares withheld for tax
24,400 shares
Class A Non-Voting Common Stock delivered to satisfy tax obligations (code F)
Shares held after transaction
101,177 shares
Direct holdings of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock following April 11, 2026 transactions
Total RSUs granted
81,577 units
RSUs granted April 11, 2023 under 2020 Stock Incentive Plan
Time-vested RSUs
45,000 units
Vest in four equal annual installments on April 11, 2024–2027
RSUs vested 2024
21,577 units
Restricted Stock Units vested on April 11, 2024
Performance-based RSUs
13,150 units
PRSU vested on April 11, 2026 after performance certification
Remaining RSUs
11,250 units
Total RSUs following derivative transaction entry
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, performance-based restricted stock units (PRSU), 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, irrevocable deferral election
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each Restricted Stock Unit represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A Non-Voting Common Stock"
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.
performance-based restricted stock units (PRSU) financial
"13,150 performance-based restricted stock units (PRSU) vested on April 11, 2026 based on the ... performance level achieved."
2020 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"81,577 restricted stock units were granted on April 11, 2023 pursuant to the Company's 2020 Stock Incentive Plan."
irrevocable deferral election financial
"the underlying shares ... will be delivered to the reporting person in accordance with their irrevocable deferral election."
FAQ
What insider transactions did RDI executive Robert F. Smerling report?
Robert F. Smerling exercised 24,400 Restricted Stock Units into Class A Non-Voting Common Stock. The same 24,400 shares were then withheld to satisfy tax obligations, a routine compensation-related event rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
What RSU grants under RDI’s 2020 Stock Incentive Plan are described in this filing?
The filing notes 81,577 Restricted Stock Units granted on April 11, 2023. Of these, 45,000 vest in four annual installments, 21,577 vested on April 11, 2024, and 13,150 performance-based RSUs vested on April 11, 2026, subject to certified performance.
Were Robert F. Smerling’s RDI transactions open-market stock sales or purchases?
No open-market trades are reported. The Form 4 shows an RSU exercise (code M) and a tax-withholding disposition (code F), where 24,400 shares were delivered to cover obligations, a standard mechanism tied to equity compensation rather than discretionary market trading.
What does the vesting of 24,400 RDI Restricted Stock Units represent?
The 24,400 Restricted Stock Units became fully vested on April 11, 2026, entitling Smerling to an equal number of Class A Non-Voting shares. Delivery of these shares will follow his irrevocable deferral election, aligning payment timing with his chosen deferral terms.
What are performance-based restricted stock units (PRSU) mentioned for RDI?
The filing references 13,150 performance-based restricted stock units that vested on April 11, 2026. Vesting was based on the Compensation and Stock Option Committee’s certification of performance, meaning the award depended on achieving pre-set performance criteria before shares were earned.