Radian Group (NYSE: RDN) EVP exercises stock options; shares withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Radian Group Inc. senior executive Meghan Bartholomew exercised stock options and had shares withheld for costs and taxes. On May 8, 2026, she exercised a stock option performance award for 2,970 shares of common stock at $12.16 per share. Under the company’s equity incentive plan, 1,524 shares were withheld by the company at $38.06 per share to cover the option cost and related tax liabilities. After these routine compensation-related transactions, she directly holds 17,480.57 shares of Radian Group common stock.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2,970 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Bartholomew Meghan
Role
Sr. EVP, Co-Head of MI
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Stock Option - Performance Award | 2,970 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 2,970 | $12.16 | $36K |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 1,524 | $38.06 | $58K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option - Performance Award — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 17,480.57 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Stock option exercise of an award expiring May 8, 2026. Pursuant to the terms of the Company's equity incentive plan, represents shares withheld by the Company to satisfy the option cost and tax liability due upon the exercise of the stock option award expiring on May 8, 2026. Not Applicable
Key Figures
Options exercised: 2,970 shares
Exercise price: $12.16 per share
Shares withheld for cost and taxes: 1,524 shares
+4 more
7 metrics
Options exercised
2,970 shares
Stock option performance award exercised on May 8, 2026
Exercise price
$12.16 per share
Strike price of stock option performance award
Shares withheld for cost and taxes
1,524 shares
Withheld under equity incentive plan on May 8, 2026
Withholding reference price
$38.06 per share
Price per share used for tax-withholding disposition
Post-transaction holdings
17,480.57 shares
Common stock directly owned after transactions
Option expiration date
May 8, 2026
Expiry of stock option performance award
Option grant exercise start
May 11, 2020
Exercise date referenced for the stock option award
Key Terms
Stock option, Performance Award, Equity incentive plan, Tax liability, +2 more
6 terms
Stock option financial
"Stock option exercise of an award expiring May 8, 2026."
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Performance Award financial
"Stock Option - Performance Award"
Equity incentive plan financial
"Pursuant to the terms of the Company's equity incentive plan, represents shares withheld"
An equity incentive plan is a program that gives employees, executives or directors the right to receive company stock or options to buy stock as part of their pay. Think of it as offering slices of future company profit to motivate people to boost long‑term performance; for investors it matters because it can align employee goals with shareholder value but also increases the number of shares outstanding, which can dilute existing ownership.
Tax liability financial
"to satisfy the option cost and tax liability due upon the exercise"
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.
Derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion""
FAQ
What did Radian Group (RDN) executive Meghan Bartholomew report in this Form 4?
Meghan Bartholomew reported exercising a stock option performance award for 2,970 Radian Group common shares. The company simultaneously withheld 1,524 shares to cover the option cost and tax obligations, reflecting a routine equity compensation event rather than an open-market trade.
What type of award did Meghan Bartholomew exercise at Radian Group (RDN)?
She exercised a “Stock Option - Performance Award” that was set to expire on May 8, 2026. The award entitled her to acquire 2,970 Radian Group common shares at a $12.16 exercise price under the company’s equity incentive plan.