Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) granted dividend-based restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RALPH LAUREN CORP executive chair Ralph Lauren reported an equity award tied to dividend payments. On April 10, 2026, he acquired 1,260.310 shares of Class A Common Stock via restricted stock units credited at a grant price of $0.00 per share as a result of a cash dividend on existing awards.
After this award, he directly holds 788,594.180 shares of Class A Common Stock and indirectly holds 35,854 shares through a revocable trust of which he is sole trustee and sole beneficiary.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
LAUREN RALPH
Role
Exec. Chair, Chief Creative
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 1,260.31 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 788,594.18 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 35,854 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend on the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. The restricted stock units are payable solely in shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock issued to the Reporting Person in respect of restricted stock units previously granted under the Issuer's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan. These shares of Class A Common Stock are held by a revocable trust of which the reporting person is sole trustee and sole beneficiary.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via RSUs: 1,260.310 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 788,594.180 shares
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Shares acquired via RSUs
1,260.310 shares
Dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on April 10, 2026
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Restricted stock unit credit for cash dividend
Direct holdings after transaction
788,594.180 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after April 10, 2026 award
Indirect holdings in trust
35,854 shares
Class A Common Stock held by revocable trust
Key Terms
restricted stock units, cash dividend, 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, revocable trust
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
cash dividend financial
"payable as a result of the payment of a cash dividend on the Issuer's Class A Common Stock"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
1997 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"restricted stock units previously granted under the Issuer's 1997 Stock Incentive Plan"
revocable trust financial
"These shares of Class A Common Stock are held by a revocable trust of which the reporting person is sole trustee and sole beneficiary"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
FAQ
What did Ralph Lauren report in this Form 4 for RL stock?
Ralph Lauren reported receiving 1,260.310 Class A shares via restricted stock units credited at $0.00 per share. These units were issued as dividend equivalents on previously granted awards under the company’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, increasing his overall equity stake in RALPH LAUREN CORP.
What is the source of the new RL restricted stock units granted to Ralph Lauren?
The new restricted stock units were issued under RALPH LAUREN CORP’s 1997 Stock Incentive Plan. They were credited because the company paid a cash dividend on its Class A Common Stock, triggering additional share-based units tied to Ralph Lauren’s existing restricted stock unit awards.