Equity grants and tax-related share sale at StandardAero (SARO)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
StandardAero, Inc. officer Anthony Brancato reported a mix of equity compensation events and a small share sale. He received 12,253 restricted stock units (RSUs) and an option to buy 26,075 shares of Common Stock at $27.24 per share, all held directly.
On April 15, 2026, 4,098 RSUs were exercised, converting into the same number of Common shares. On April 16, 2026, he sold 1,107 Common shares at $27.36 per share purely to cover tax withholding tied to the RSU vesting. After these transactions, he directly holds 2,991 Common shares, with the new RSUs and options vesting in three equal annual installments starting in 2026 and 2027.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 1,107 shares ($30,288)
Net Sell
5 txns
Insider
Brancato Anthony
Role
See Remarks
Sold
1,107 shs ($30K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 1,107 | $27.36 | $30K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 4,098 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 12,253 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Employee Stock Option (right to buy) | 26,075 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 4,098 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 2,991 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 8,198 shares (Direct);
Employee Stock Option (right to buy) — 26,075 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock. The sale reported herein represents shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of RSUs. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027. The stock option vests in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2027.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 1,107 shares
Sale price: $27.36/share
RSUs exercised: 4,098 units
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7 metrics
Shares sold
1,107 shares
Common Stock sold at $27.36 on April 16, 2026
Sale price
$27.36/share
Price for 1,107 Common shares sold to cover taxes
RSUs exercised
4,098 units
RSUs converted into Common Stock on April 15, 2026
RSUs granted
12,253 units
New restricted stock units awarded on April 15, 2026
Options granted
26,075 options
Employee stock options at $27.24 expiring April 15, 2036
Option strike price
$27.24/share
Exercise price for 26,075 employee stock options
Common shares held
2,991 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings after April 16, 2026 sale
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Employee Stock Option, tax withholding obligations, vest in three equal annual installments, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") 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.
Employee Stock Option financial
"Employee Stock Option (right to buy) with 26,075.0000 underlying shares"
An employee stock option is a promise that lets a worker buy company shares later at a predetermined price, often after they stay for a certain period or meet performance goals — think of it like a coupon that locks in today's price for a future purchase. It matters to investors because options align employees’ incentives with company performance, can increase the number of shares outstanding (dilution) when exercised, and represent a compensation cost that affects reported profits and shareholder value.
tax withholding obligations financial
"shares sold by the Reporting Person to cover tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting"
vest in three equal annual installments financial
"The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning on April 15, 2026."
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"transaction_action": "derivative exercise/conversion" for RSU-related entries"
FAQ
What insider transactions did StandardAero (SARO) report for Anthony Brancato?
Anthony Brancato reported RSU vesting, new RSU and option grants, and a small share sale. He exercised 4,098 RSUs into Common Stock and sold 1,107 shares at $27.36 per share to cover tax withholding obligations.
What equity awards did Anthony Brancato receive from StandardAero (SARO)?
He received 12,253 restricted stock units and an employee stock option on 26,075 shares of Common Stock with a $27.24 exercise price. These awards vest in three equal annual installments beginning on specified April 15 dates in 2026 and 2027.
When do the StandardAero (SARO) RSUs and options reported here vest?
The filing states certain RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2026, while others and the stock option vest in three equal annual installments beginning April 15, 2027. This creates a multi-year vesting schedule tied to continued service.