Rocket Companies (RKT) director receives 16,312 RSU equity award, holds 54,639 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rampell Alastair reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Rocket Companies, Inc. director Alastair Rampell received a grant of 16,312 restricted stock units of Class A common stock as equity compensation. The award was made at no cash cost to him under the 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan and is exempt under Rule 16b-3. After this grant, he directly holds 54,639 shares or units in total. The RSUs will vest on the earlier of one year from the grant date or the next annual stockholder meeting, aligning his interests with long-term shareholder value.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Rampell Alastair
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A common stock | 16,312 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A common stock — 54,639 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU grant size: 16,312 units
Grant price: $0.0000 per share
Holdings after grant: 54,639 shares/units
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RSU grant size
16,312 units
Restricted stock units granted June 10, 2026
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Compensation award, not a cash purchase
Holdings after grant
54,639 shares/units
Total direct ownership following transaction
Vesting trigger
Earlier of 1 year or next annual meeting
Vesting schedule for the RSUs
Transaction code
A (award acquisition)
Non-derivative equity grant to director
Rule exemption
Rule 16b-3
Exempt equity compensation transaction
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3, contingent right, +1 more
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restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to the filing person on June 10, 2026"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"granted to the filing person on June 10, 2026 under the Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"under the Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "Plan") in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
contingent right financial
"Each RSU represents the contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock"
vest financial
"The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the date of grant or the next regularly scheduled annual meeting"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Rocket Companies (RKT) report for Alastair Rampell?
Rocket Companies reported that director Alastair Rampell received a grant of 16,312 restricted stock units of Class A common stock. This equity award was granted as compensation and did not involve an open-market purchase or sale of shares.
At what price were Alastair Rampell’s Rocket Companies RSUs granted?
The 16,312 RSUs granted to Alastair Rampell show a per-share price of $0.0000, reflecting that this was a compensation award under the company’s plan rather than a cash purchase, so no cash was paid by the director for these units.
When do Alastair Rampell’s Rocket Companies RSUs vest?
The 16,312 RSUs granted to Alastair Rampell vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the June 10, 2026 grant date or the next regularly scheduled annual meeting of stockholders, after which each RSU converts into one Class A share.
Under what plan were Alastair Rampell’s Rocket Companies RSUs granted?
These restricted stock units were granted under the Rocket Companies, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The filing notes the transaction is exempt under Rule 16b-3, which typically covers certain board-approved equity compensation awards to insiders.
Is Alastair Rampell’s Form 4 transaction in Rocket Companies stock a market buy or sell?
No. The Form 4 shows a grant/award acquisition of 16,312 RSUs, coded “A” for an award. This is a compensation grant, not an open-market buy or sell, and was made at a recorded price of $0.0000 per share.