Ryerson CFO granted dividend-equivalent RSUs
Ryerson Holding Corp’s CFO received additional dividend-equivalent restricted stock units tied to prior equity awards that will settle as those awards vest from 2027 through 2029.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ryerson Holding Corp (RYZ) reported that Executive Vice President & CFO James J. Claussen received three grants of restricted stock units on September 17, 2026, all classified as acquisitions. These units are dividend equivalent rights that track prior restricted stock unit awards and convert into common shares as those earlier awards vest between March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2029.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 202.133 shares
Grant/Award
3 txns
Insider
Claussen James J
Role
Executive Vice President & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3 | 31.558 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F4 | 69.612 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F5 | 100.963 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 26,807.997 units (Direct)
Footnotes (5)
- F1. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of Ryerson Holding Corporation (the "Company").
- F2. Represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on the underlying award of restricted stock units. Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on the common shares underlying the applicable restricted share units and vest proportionately with and are subject to settlement and expiration upon the same terms as the restricted stock units to which they relate.
- F3. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2024 and outstanding as of September 17, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2027.
- F4. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2025 and outstanding as of September 17, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028.
- F5. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2026 and outstanding as of September 17, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2027, March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029.
Key Figures
RSUs granted (2024-related dividend equivalents): 31.5580 units
RSUs granted (2025-related dividend equivalents): 69.6120 units
RSUs granted (2026-related dividend equivalents): 100.9630 units
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RSUs granted (2024-related dividend equivalents)
31.5580 units
Restricted stock units with dividend equivalent rights tied to March 31, 2024 grant; vest March 31, 2027
RSUs granted (2025-related dividend equivalents)
69.6120 units
Restricted stock units with dividend equivalent rights tied to March 31, 2025 grant; vest March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028
RSUs granted (2026-related dividend equivalents)
100.9630 units
Restricted stock units with dividend equivalent rights tied to March 31, 2026 grant; vest March 31, 2027, March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029
Transaction date
September 17, 2026
Date of all three restricted stock unit acquisitions
Grant price per RSU
$0.00 per unit
All three restricted stock unit acquisitions reported at a price per share of 0.0000
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, contingent right, vest
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share"
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on the underlying award"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock"
vest financial
"will vest on March 31, 2027, March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did Ryerson Holding Corp (RYZ) disclose for its CFO?
Ryerson Holding Corp disclosed that its Executive Vice President & CFO, James J. Claussen, received three grants of restricted stock units on September 17, 2026, all reported as acquisitions of derivative securities tied to existing equity awards.
How many restricted stock units did the Ryerson (RYZ) CFO receive in each grant?
James J. Claussen received 31.5580, 69.6120, and 100.9630 restricted stock units, each representing a contingent right to receive the same number of Ryerson Holding Corp common shares when the underlying awards vest.
What do the restricted stock units granted to the Ryerson (RYZ) CFO represent?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ryerson Holding Corp common stock, settling when the related underlying restricted stock units vest in future years.
What are dividend equivalent rights in the Ryerson (RYZ) CFO’s Form 4?
The reported restricted stock units are dividend equivalent rights that accrue when and as dividends are paid on the common shares underlying earlier restricted stock unit awards, and they vest and settle on the same schedule as those underlying awards.
When will the Ryerson (RYZ) CFO’s new dividend-equivalent RSUs vest?
The dividend equivalent rights tied to grants from March 31, 2024 vest on March 31, 2027; those tied to March 31, 2025 vest on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028; those tied to March 31, 2026 vest on March 31, 2027, March 31, 2028, and March 31, 2029.
Were the Ryerson (RYZ) CFO’s restricted stock unit grants made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
No. The filing indicates the Rule 10b5-1 checkbox is not affirmed, and there is no footnote stating that these restricted stock unit grants were made pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
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