Rithm Capital (NYSE: RITM) awards CFO new performance equity
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rithm Capital Corp. reported new equity awards to its Chief Financial Officer, Nicola Santoro Jr., in the form of common stock and Class B Profits Units. On January 20, 2026, the CFO acquired 169,885 shares of common stock at $0, representing performance-based restricted stock units earned on three-year average return on equity from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025, which are scheduled to vest on February 21, 2026. Following this, he held 278,011 shares directly, including unvested restricted stock units and related dividend equivalents.
The filing also shows grants of 39,961 and 31,410 Class B Profits Units of Rithm Capital Management LLC at $0, earned based on annual return on equity for the 2025 performance period. These units are exchangeable into common stock on a one-for-one basis once vested and after sufficient profits are allocated, with 79,919 and 31,410 such units held directly after the respective transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class B Profits Units of Rithm Capital Management LLC | 39,961 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class B Profits Units of Rithm Capital Management LLC | 31,410 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 169,885 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Represents performance-based restricted stock units granted under the Rithm Capital Corp. Nonqualified Stock Option and Incentive Award Plan and earned based on the three-year average annual return on equity over the period starting January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2025, as certified by the Compensation Committee on January 20, 2026. As of January 20, 2026, the performance-based criteria have been satisfied for all of the units, and the units will vest on February 21, 2026. The reported amount also includes 38,583 dividend equivalent rights accrued with respect to the performance-based restricted stock units. Dividend equivalent performance-based restricted stock units vest on the same schedule and are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying awards. Includes 198,197 unvested restricted stock units. Class B Profits Units of Rithm Capital Management LLC ("RCM") will be exchangeable into shares of Common Stock of the Issuer on a one-for-one basis pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in the Rithm Capital Management LLC Long Term Incentive Plan and the individual award agreement. Represents Class B Profits Units in RCM earned based on annual return on equity for the 2025 performance period, as certified by the Compensation Committee on January 20, 2026. As of January 20, 2026, performance-based criteria have been satisfied for 2 of the 3 tranches. These Class B Profits Units will be exchangeable into shares of Common Stock of the Issuer on a one-for-one basis after they have become vested and a sufficient amount of profits have been allocated to the holder of the Class B Profits Units. The reported amount also includes 11,386 dividend equivalent rights accrued with respect to the earned Class B Profits Units. Dividend equivalent Class B Profits Units vest on the same schedule and are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying awards. Represents Class B Profits Units in RCM earned based on annual return on equity for the 2025 performance period, as certified by the Compensation Committee on January 20, 2026. As of January 20, 2026, performance-based criteria have been satisfied for 1 of the 3 tranches. The reported amount also includes 1,976 dividend equivalent rights accrued with respect to the earned Class B Profits Units. Dividend equivalent Class B Profits Units vest on the same schedule and are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying awards.
FAQ
What insider transaction did RITM disclose for its CFO?
Rithm Capital Corp. disclosed that Chief Financial Officer Nicola Santoro Jr. received new equity awards on January 20, 2026, including common stock and Class B Profits Units earned under the company’s performance-based incentive plans.
What is the CFO’s total direct common stock holding after this Form 4?
After the reported transaction, the CFO directly beneficially owned 278,011 shares of common stock, which includes unvested restricted stock units and related dividend equivalent rights.
What Class B Profits Units were granted to the RITM CFO?
The filing shows grants of 39,961 and 31,410 Class B Profits Units of Rithm Capital Management LLC on January 20, 2026, both at $0, earned based on annual return on equity for the 2025 performance period.
Can the Class B Profits Units be converted into RITM common stock?
Yes. The Class B Profits Units are exchangeable into common stock on a one-for-one basis under the long-term incentive plan and award agreements, after they vest and once sufficient profits have been allocated to the holder.
How many Class B Profits Units does the CFO hold after these grants?
Following the reported transactions, the CFO held 79,919 Class B Profits Units from the first grant and 31,410 from the second grant, which include associated dividend equivalent rights.