Boston Beer (NYSE: SAM) awards RSUs and stock options to director
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Boston Beer Co. director Meghan V. Joyce received new equity awards as part of her board compensation. She was granted 358 restricted stock units that will vest in full on May 12, 2027, if she continues to serve as a non-employee director through that date. She also received a stock option covering 691 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $181.63 per share, which is immediately exercisable, subject to the company’s Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines. Following these grants, she directly holds 1,076 Class A Common shares and the newly granted option on 691 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
Joyce Meghan V.
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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 — 1,076 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 units
Stock options granted: 691 shares
Option exercise price: $181.63 per share
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RSUs granted
358 units
Granted on May 27, 2026; vest May 12, 2027
Stock options granted
691 shares
May 27, 2026 grant under Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors
Option exercise price
$181.63 per share
Conversion or exercise price of May 27, 2026 stock option
Option expiration
May 26, 2036
Expiration date of May 27, 2026 stock option grant
Shares owned after grant
1,076 shares
Total Class A Common directly held following RSU grant
Underlying option shares
691 shares
Underlying Class A Common shares for May 27, 2026 option
Key Terms
RSUs, Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors, restricted stock, Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines, +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. The shares will vest"
restricted stock financial
"The shares reported include 358 shares of restricted stock subject to vesting"
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.
Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines financial
"immediately exercisable, subject to the Company's Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines"
stock option financial
"the Issuer granted 691 option shares to the Reporting Person under the Issuer's Equity Plan"
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.
FAQ
What equity awards did Boston Beer (SAM) director Meghan V. Joyce receive?
Meghan V. Joyce received 358 restricted stock units and a stock option for 691 shares of Class A Common Stock at an exercise price of $181.63 per share, granted under Boston Beer’s Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
When do Meghan V. Joyce’s Boston Beer (SAM) RSUs vest?
The 358 restricted stock units granted to Meghan V. Joyce will vest in full on May 12, 2027, provided she remains a non-employee member of Boston Beer’s Board of Directors through that date under the company’s equity plan terms.
What are the terms of Meghan V. Joyce’s Boston Beer (SAM) stock option grant?
Her stock option covers 691 shares of Class A Common Stock at a $181.63 exercise price, is immediately exercisable, and expires on May 26, 2036. It is granted under Boston Beer’s Equity Plan for Non-Employee Directors and is subject to Director Stock Ownership and Retention Guidelines.