Rayonier (RYN) EVP Bridwell reports 817 shares withheld for tax on vesting
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Rayonier Inc. EVP, GC and Secretary Mark R. Bridwell reported a routine tax-related share disposition. On April 3, 2026, 817 Common Shares were withheld at $21.10 per share to cover the tax withholding obligation from vesting restricted stock, rather than through an open-market sale.
After this withholding, Bridwell directly holds 136,979 Common Shares and indirectly holds 3,442.98 Common Shares in trust, showing he retains a substantial equity position in Rayonier.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Bridwell Mark R
Role
EVP, GC and Secretary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 817 | $21.10 | $17K |
| holding | Common Shares | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 136,979 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 3,442.98 shares (Indirect, In Trust)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 817 shares
Withholding price per share: $21.10 per share
Direct holdings after transaction: 136,979 shares
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5 metrics
Shares withheld for taxes
817 shares
Tax withholding on restricted stock vesting, April 3, 2026
Withholding price per share
$21.10 per share
Value used for 817 withheld shares
Direct holdings after transaction
136,979 shares
Common Shares held directly by Bridwell after withholding
Indirect holdings in trust
3,442.98 shares
Common Shares held indirectly In Trust after transaction
Tax withholding shares (summary)
817 shares
TaxWithholdingShares in transaction summary
Key Terms
tax withholding obligation, restricted stock, In Trust, beneficial ownership
4 terms
tax withholding obligation financial
"Shares withheld to cover the tax withholding obligation due to the vesting of restricted stock"
restricted stock financial
"due to the vesting of restricted stock"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
In Trust financial
"nature_of_ownership": "In Trust""
beneficial ownership financial
"indirect holdings "In Trust" represent beneficial ownership through a trust"
Beneficial ownership means the person or entity that actually enjoys the benefits of owning shares or other assets — such as receiving dividends, voting rights, or price gains — even if the legal title is held in another name. For investors it matters because knowing who truly controls and profits from a company reveals who can influence decisions, exposes potential conflicts of interest or hidden concentration of power, and affects transparency and risk in the stock.
FAQ
What did Rayonier (RYN) executive Mark R. Bridwell report in this Form 4?
Mark R. Bridwell reported that 817 Rayonier common shares were withheld at $21.10 per share to satisfy tax obligations from vesting restricted stock. This was a tax-withholding transaction, not an open-market sale of shares by the executive.
What does the ‘In Trust’ indirect ownership on Rayonier (RYN) Form 4 mean?
The Form 4 shows 3,442.98 Rayonier common shares held indirectly “In Trust.” This indicates the shares are owned through a trust arrangement associated with Bridwell, separate from his directly held 136,979 shares, and are disclosed as indirect beneficial ownership.