Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) director granted RSUs and stock options
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Boston Beer Co. director Joseph Hugh Jordan received new equity awards. On May 27, 2026, he was granted 358 RSUs of Class A Common stock under the Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors, which vest in full on May 12, 2027 if he remains on the board.
He was also granted stock options for 691 shares of Class A Common at an exercise price of $181.63 per share, immediately exercisable subject to the company’s Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines. Following these grants, he directly holds 1,411 Class A Common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
JORDAN JOSEPH HUGH
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | May 27, 2026 Stock Option | 691 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Class A Common | 358 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
May 27, 2026 Stock Option — 691 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common — 1,411 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- On May 27, 2026, the Issuer granted 358 RSUs to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The shares will vest in full on May 12, 2027, provided that the non-employee Director remains a member of the Board of Directors as of that date. The shares reported include 358 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting conditions. On May 27, 2026, the Issuer granted 691 option shares to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The option shares are immediately exercisable, subject to the Company's Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 358 RSUs
Options granted: 691 option shares
Option exercise price: $181.63 per share
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RSUs granted
358 RSUs
Granted May 27, 2026 to non-employee director
Options granted
691 option shares
Stock options granted May 27, 2026
Option exercise price
$181.63 per share
Conversion or exercise price for 691 options
Shares held after
1,411 shares
Total Class A Common held directly after grants
RSU vesting date
May 12, 2027
Date 358 RSUs vest if board service continues
Option expiration
May 26, 2036
Expiration date for 691 stock options
Key Terms
RSUs, Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors, restricted stock, stock option, +1 more
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RSUs financial
"the Issuer granted 358 RSUs to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Equity Plan"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"under the Issuer's Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
restricted stock financial
"The shares reported include 358 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting conditions."
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.
stock option financial
"the Issuer granted 691 option shares to the Reporting Person"
A stock option is a contract that gives you the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. People use them to potentially make money if the stock's price moves favorably or to protect against losses. It's like holding a coupon that can be used to buy or sell stock at a set price later on.
Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines financial
"immediately exercisable, subject to the Company's Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines."
FAQ
What insider transactions did SAM director Joseph Hugh Jordan report?
Joseph Hugh Jordan reported equity compensation transactions, not open-market trades. He received 358 restricted stock units and stock options for 691 shares of Boston Beer Class A Common on May 27, 2026, under the company’s Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors, increasing his direct holdings.
How many RSUs did Boston Beer (SAM) grant to director Joseph Hugh Jordan?
Boston Beer granted 358 RSUs of Class A Common to director Joseph Hugh Jordan. These restricted stock units were issued under the Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are scheduled to vest in full on May 12, 2027, if he continues serving on the board.
What are the terms of Joseph Hugh Jordan’s new Boston Beer stock options?
Joseph Hugh Jordan received stock options covering 691 shares of Boston Beer Class A Common. The options have a conversion or exercise price of $181.63 per share, are immediately exercisable, and are governed by the company’s Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines for non-employee directors.
When do Joseph Hugh Jordan’s newly granted RSUs at Boston Beer vest?
The 358 RSUs granted to Joseph Hugh Jordan vest in full on May 12, 2027. Vesting requires that he remain a non-employee member of Boston Beer’s Board of Directors through that date, aligning the award with continued board service during the vesting period.