RPM International (RPM) COO granted shares and 48,300 stock appreciation rights
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RPM International Inc. President & COO David C. Dennsteadt reported equity awards in company securities. He was granted 1,717 shares of Common Stock under the 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan and 1,470 shares of Performance Earned Restricted Stock. He also received 48,300 Stock Appreciation Rights tied to Common Stock at a $103.04 exercise price, expiring on July 15, 2036 and vesting in four equal installments beginning July 15, 2027. Separately, approximately 600 shares of Common Stock are held for him in the RPM 401(k) Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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Insider
Dennsteadt David C.
Role
President & COO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Appreciation Rights | 48,300 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 1,717 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | 1,470 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, $0.01 par value | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Appreciation Rights — 215,600 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 31,139 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value — 600 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
Footnotes (1)
- The Reporting Person was granted 1,717 shares of Common Stock, issued pursuant to the RPM International Inc. 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Reporting Person was granted 1,470 shares of Common Stock, issued as Peformance Earned Restricted Stock, pursuant to the Plan. Includes an aggregate of 17,225 unvested restricted shares of Common Stock and 11,070 shares of Common Stock, issued as Performance Earned Restricted Stock. Approximate number of shares of Common Stock held as of July 15, 2026 in the account of the Reporting Person by Fidelity Trust Management Company, as Trustee of the RPM International Inc. 401(k) Trust and Plan, as amended. The Stock Appreciation Rights vest in four equal installments, beginning on July 15, 2027. Stock Appreciation Rights granted in exempt transactions under Rule 16b-3. These Stock Appreciation Rights vest in four equal annual installments commencing one year after the date of grant. These Stock Appreciation Rights were granted between 2020 and 2026 and expire 10 years from the date of grant.
Key Figures
Common Stock grant: 1,717 shares
Performance Earned Restricted Stock: 1,470 shares
Stock Appreciation Rights granted: 48,300 rights
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Common Stock grant
1,717 shares
Shares of Common Stock granted under the 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan
Performance Earned Restricted Stock
1,470 shares
Performance Earned Restricted Stock granted pursuant to the Plan
Stock Appreciation Rights granted
48,300 rights
SARs linked to Common Stock granted on July 15, 2026
SAR exercise price
$103.04 per share
Conversion or exercise price for 48,300 Stock Appreciation Rights
SAR expiration
July 15, 2036
Expiration date of the granted Stock Appreciation Rights
Direct holdings after grant
32,609 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings reported after 1,470-share grant, including restricted stock
Unvested restricted shares
17,225 shares
Unvested restricted Common Stock included in direct holdings
401(k) Plan holdings
600 shares
Approximate Common Stock held in RPM 401(k) Trust and Plan as of July 15, 2026
Key Terms
Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance Earned Restricted Stock, 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan, Rule 16b-3, +1 more
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Stock Appreciation Rights financial
"The Stock Appreciation Rights vest in four equal installments, beginning on July 15, 2027."
Stock appreciation rights (SARs) are a form of employee compensation that give the holder the right to receive the increase in a company's stock price over a set baseline, paid in cash or shares, without having to buy the stock. For investors, SARs matter because they can create future cash outflows or share dilution and signal how a company rewards and motivates executives — similar to giving a bonus tied directly to how well the company’s stock performs.
Performance Earned Restricted Stock financial
"shares of Common Stock, issued as Peformance Earned Restricted Stock, pursuant to the Plan."
2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan financial
"shares of Common Stock, issued pursuant to the RPM International Inc. 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"Stock Appreciation Rights granted in exempt transactions 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.
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FAQ
What equity awards did RPM (RPM) President & COO David C. Dennsteadt receive?
David C. Dennsteadt received 1,717 shares of Common Stock and 1,470 shares of Performance Earned Restricted Stock, both issued under RPM International Inc.’s 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan as part of his equity compensation.
How many Stock Appreciation Rights were granted to the RPM (RPM) executive?
Dennsteadt was granted 48,300 Stock Appreciation Rights linked to RPM Common Stock. These rights carry a $103.04 exercise price, expire on July 15, 2036, and vest in four equal annual installments starting July 15, 2027.
What RPM (RPM) stock does Dennsteadt hold through the 401(k) Plan?
Approximately 600 shares of RPM Common Stock are held for Dennsteadt in the RPM International Inc. 401(k) Trust and Plan as of July 15, 2026, managed by Fidelity Trust Management Company as trustee.
Under what plan were the new RPM (RPM) equity awards granted?
The Common Stock grants and Performance Earned Restricted Stock were issued under RPM International Inc.’s 2024 Omnibus Equity and Incentive Plan, which governs these executive equity and incentive awards.