Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) CFO awarded restricted stock and options, shares withheld for taxes
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rush Enterprises CFO and Treasurer Steven L. Keller reported equity compensation and related tax-withholding transactions. On March 13, 2026, he received 25,000 shares of Class B restricted stock that vest in equal thirds on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date. He was also granted options for 10,000 shares of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $61.75 per share, expiring in 2036.
To cover tax obligations from vesting of earlier restricted stock grants, a total of 10,890 shares of Class B common stock were withheld at a price of $59.69 per share on March 14–15, 2026. Following these transactions, he directly holds 264,706 shares of Class B common stock and 84,373.520 shares of Class A common stock, which include unvested restricted stock, employee stock purchase plan shares, and certain deferred compensation plan shares.
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Insights
Filing shows routine equity awards and tax withholding, not open-market trading.
The reporting person, CFO and Treasurer Steven L. Keller, received 25,000 shares of restricted Class B stock and options over 10,000 Class A shares at $61.75 per share, expiring in 2036. These are compensation-related grants, not market purchases.
The three Form 4 code F entries totaling 10,890 Class B shares at $59.69 per share are described as shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations from prior restricted stock vesting. This is a non-discretionary mechanism rather than an open-market sale, so it carries limited signaling value.
After these transactions, the CFO directly holds 264,706 Class B shares and 84,373.520 Class A shares, plus the new 10,000-share option grant. Given the absence of open-market buys or sells and the compensation-focused nature of the activity, the overall impact on an investment thesis is neutral.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class B Common Stock | 4,329 | $59.69 | $258K |
| Tax Withholding | Class B Common Stock | 3,280 | $59.69 | $196K |
| Tax Withholding | Class B Common Stock | 3,281 | $59.69 | $196K |
| Grant/Award | Option (right to buy) | 10,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class B Common Stock | 25,000 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects the grant of restricted stock. The restricted stock vests in increments of 1/3 on each of the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date, which is March 13, 2026. Includes shares of unvested restricted stock and certain shares included in the Company's deferred compensation plan. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 15, 2023. The price reported was the closing share price on March 13, 2026. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 15, 2024. Shares reported are shares not reported to the reporting person in order to satisfy the reporting person's tax obligations with respect to vesting associated with the grant of restricted stock that occurred on March 14, 2025. Includes 242.5765 shares acquired on July 1, 2025, and 215.4659 shares acquired on January 1, 2026, under the Rush Enterprises, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan; also includes certain shares included in the Company's deferred compensation plan. Options may be exercised in increments of 1/3 on each anniversary of the grant date beginning on the third anniversary of the grant date. The grant date is ten years prior to the expiration date.