Regency Centers (REG) director adds 1,807 shares through equity award vesting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
REGENCY CENTERS CORP director James H. Simmons III acquired additional common stock through equity award vesting rather than open-market trading. On May 11, 2026, he exercised and settled equity grants covering 1,807 shares of common stock, consisting of 1,736 restricted stock and 71 dividend equivalent rights under Regency’s Omnibus Incentive Plan. Following these compensation-related transactions, the filing shows he directly owns 7,978 shares of common stock.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1,807 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Simmons James H. III
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock | 1,736 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 71 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 1,736 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 71 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 7,978 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Vesting of restricted stock grant pursuant to Regency's Omnibus Incentive Plan. Settlement of dividend equivalent rights in connection with vesting of restrictive stock. The rights accrued when and as dividends were paid on Regency's common stock and vested proportionately with the restricted stock. Each dividend equivalent is the equivalent of one share of Regency's common stock.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via exercises: 1,807 shares
Restricted stock vested: 1,736 shares
Dividend equivalent rights settled: 71 rights/shares
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5 metrics
Shares acquired via exercises
1,807 shares
Total shares from equity award exercises on May 11, 2026
Restricted stock vested
1,736 shares
Restricted stock converted to common on May 11, 2026
Dividend equivalent rights settled
71 rights/shares
Each right settled into one common share
Post-transaction holdings
7,978 shares
Direct common stock ownership after transactions
Exercise price
$0.00 per share
Equity award vesting under Omnibus Incentive Plan
Key Terms
Restricted Stock, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Omnibus Incentive Plan, Exercise or conversion of derivative security
4 terms
Restricted Stock financial
"Restricted Stock grant pursuant to Regency's Omnibus Incentive Plan."
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.
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Settlement of dividend equivalent rights in connection with vesting of restricted stock."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Vesting of restricted stock grant pursuant to Regency's Omnibus Incentive Plan."
An omnibus incentive plan is a single, flexible program a company uses to give employees and executives different types of pay tied to performance — for example stock options, restricted shares, cash bonuses and other awards — all governed by one set of rules. It matters to investors because it determines how many new shares may be created, how leaders are motivated and how much the company will spend on compensation over time; think of it as a master toolbox that affects both costs and the total share supply.
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"Transaction code description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security."
FAQ
What insider transaction did James H. Simmons III report at REG?
Director James H. Simmons III reported acquiring shares of Regency Centers common stock through equity award vesting. He exercised and settled restricted stock and dividend equivalent rights that converted into 1,807 common shares as part of compensation, with no open-market buying or selling activity disclosed.
Were James H. Simmons III’s REG transactions open-market buys or sells?
The reported transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as exercises or conversions of derivative securities, specifically restricted stock and dividend equivalent rights, vesting at a price of $0.00 per share as part of Regency Centers’ Omnibus Incentive Plan compensation program.
What are dividend equivalent rights in the REG Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent rights mirror dividends on underlying shares and settle in additional stock. In this filing, 71 dividend equivalent rights accrued as Regency Centers paid dividends, vested proportionately with related restricted stock, and each right converted into one share of common stock upon settlement.