Transocean (NYSE: RIG) director reports equity grant, option exercise and tax withholding
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Transocean Ltd. director William F. Lacey reported routine equity compensation transactions. On May 22, 2026, he acquired 82,353 Registered Shares through the exercise or conversion of a derivative security at $6.81 per share and received a grant of 30,435 Restricted Units at no cost under the long-term incentive plan.
These Restricted Units are 1-for-1 Registered Share equivalents that will vest on the earlier of May 22, 2027 or the next Annual General Meeting following the grant. On May 26, 2026, 20,934 Registered Shares were disposed of at $6.70 per share solely to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon vesting. After these transactions, Lacey directly holds 61,419 Registered Shares, plus the 30,435 unvested Restricted Units.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Lacey William F.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Registered Shares | 20,934 | $6.70 | $140K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Units | 30,435 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Registered Shares | 82,353 | $6.81 | $561K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Registered Shares — 61,419 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Units — 30,435 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted Units, which are 1-for-1 share equivalents, acquired on May 30, 2025, pursuant to the Issuer's long-term incentive plan. The restricted share units vested on May 22, 2026, and the reporting person elected not to defer the receipt of the registered shares. Shares sold upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding obligations. Restricted Units, which are 1-for-1 registered share equivalents, were acquired on May 22, 2026, pursuant to the Issuer's long-term incentive plan. Restricted Units vest on the earlier of: (i) May 22, 2027, or (ii) the date of the next Annual General Meeting of the Company's shareholders following the May 22, 2026 grant date. Such Restricted Units will be payable in registered shares of the Issuer following the applicable vesting date, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the award.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 20,934 shares at $6.70
Derivative exercise into shares: 82,353 shares at $6.81
Restricted Units grant: 30,435 units at $0.00
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Tax-withholding shares
20,934 shares at $6.70
Registered Shares disposed of on May 26, 2026 to satisfy tax withholding
Derivative exercise into shares
82,353 shares at $6.81
Registered Shares acquired on May 22, 2026 via derivative exercise/conversion
Restricted Units grant
30,435 units at $0.00
Restricted Units granted on May 22, 2026 under long-term incentive plan
Shares held after transactions
61,419 shares
Direct Registered Share holdings following the May 26, 2026 disposition
Key Terms
Restricted Units, long-term incentive plan, tax withholding obligations
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Restricted Units financial
"Restricted Units, which are 1-for-1 registered share equivalents, were acquired on May 22, 2026"
long-term incentive plan financial
"pursuant to the Issuer's long-term incentive plan"
A long-term incentive plan is a company program that pays executives or employees with stock, options, or cash tied to multi-year performance goals, where the rewards become theirs only after meeting conditions over time. Think of it as a delayed bonus or retirement-style reward that aligns employees’ interests with shareholders by encouraging them to boost long-term value; investors watch these plans because they affect pay costs, share dilution and management incentives.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Shares sold upon vesting to satisfy tax withholding obligations"
FAQ
What did Transocean (RIG) director William F. Lacey report in this Form 4?
William F. Lacey reported routine equity compensation activity, including exercising a derivative into 82,353 Registered Shares and receiving 30,435 Restricted Units. He also disposed of 20,934 shares solely to cover tax withholding tied to vesting, rather than an open-market sale.
What is the nature of the 30,435 Restricted Units granted to Transocean (RIG) director Lacey?
The 30,435 Restricted Units are 1-for-1 Registered Share equivalents granted under Transocean’s long-term incentive plan. They vest on the earlier of May 22, 2027, or the next Annual General Meeting after the grant, and will be settled in Registered Shares upon vesting.
At what prices did the key Transocean (RIG) Form 4 transactions occur?
The derivative exercise or conversion into 82,353 Registered Shares was reported at $6.81 per share. The 20,934 shares disposed of for tax withholding related to vesting were reported at $6.70 per share, according to the Form 4 transaction details and footnotes.