Ralph Lauren (NYSE: RL) director granted dividend-equivalent restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zhang Wei reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ralph Lauren Corp director Zhang Wei received a grant of 1.49 shares of Class A Common Stock on July 10, 2026, in the form of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units issued under the company’s 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan. Following this award, Zhang Wei directly holds 2,905.02 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Zhang Wei
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 1.49 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 2,905.02 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares granted: 1.4900 shares
Grant price per share: 0.0000
Shares held after transaction: 2905.0200 shares
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Shares granted
1.4900 shares
Dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on Class A Common Stock granted July 10, 2026
Grant price per share
0.0000
Non-cash grant of restricted stock units
Shares held after transaction
2905.0200 shares
Total direct Class A Common Stock holdings by Zhang Wei after the award
Transaction date
2026-07-10
Date of dividend-equivalent restricted stock unit grant
Key Terms
restricted stock units, cash dividend, Class A Common Stock, 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan
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restricted stock units financial
"Represents restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable"
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"
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"restricted stock units of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock payable as a result"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan financial
"previously granted under the Issuer's 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ralph Lauren (RL) director Zhang Wei report?
Director Zhang Wei reported an acquisition of 1.49 shares of Ralph Lauren Class A Common Stock, granted as dividend-equivalent restricted stock units under the 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan on July 10, 2026.
Was Zhang Wei’s Ralph Lauren (RL) transaction an open-market stock purchase?
No. Zhang Wei’s reported acquisition reflects a grant of restricted stock units tied to a cash dividend, not an open-market purchase. The units are payable solely in shares of Class A Common Stock under the company’s equity incentive plan.
What triggered the restricted stock unit grant reported by Zhang Wei at Ralph Lauren (RL)?
The grant represents restricted stock units credited due to the payment of a cash dividend on Ralph Lauren’s Class A Common Stock. These units are issued in respect of previously granted restricted stock units under the 2019 Long-Term Stock Incentive Plan.
How is Zhang Wei’s ownership classified in the latest Ralph Lauren (RL) Form 4?
Zhang Wei’s ownership is reported as direct (code D) in Class A Common Stock. The 1.49 shares granted as dividend-equivalent restricted stock units increased this direct holding to 2,905.02 shares following the transaction.