SCHW insider filing shows 224 RSUs, 921 options granted to director
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Frank C. Herringer, a director of Schwab Charles Corp (SCHW), reported awards received on 10/01/2025. He was granted 224 restricted stock units (RSUs) under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II, held in a rabbi trust and payable when he leaves the board; the filing notes those RSUs were issued in lieu of cash director fees. The report also shows a nonqualified stock option for 921 shares with an exercise price of $92.25, exercisable immediately and expiring on 10/01/2035, which was likewise issued in lieu of cash fees. The filing discloses total beneficial ownership following the transactions of 149,911.14 shares and that the RSU total includes 420.79 RSUs acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Positive
- 224 RSUs granted under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II, aligning director pay with shareholder outcomes
- RSUs are held in a rabbi trust, preserving deferred tax treatment and protecting benefits for the director
- 921-share option vests immediately, giving the reporting person full exercise rights on grant
- RSU holdings include 420.79 shares acquired through dividend reinvestment, increasing stake without cash outlay
Negative
- None.
Insights
Director received routine equity compensation: 224 RSUs and a 921-share option.
These grants were issued under the company's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II and were paid in lieu of cash director fees, indicating the company uses equity to compensate board members. The RSUs are held in a rabbi trust and will be distributed when the director leaves the board, preserving deferred taxation and aligning long-term interests.
The 921-share nonqualified option vests immediately and expires on 10/01/2035, converting to common stock at an exercise price of $92.25. Immediate vesting of a director option is notable as it gives the holder full exercise rights upon grant; the filing states it was granted in lieu of cash fees.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 224 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 921 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of company stock. The RSUs were received pursuant to the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II (the "Plan") and are held in a rabbi trust for the benefit of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The RSUs are held in a rabbi trust for the benefit of the reporting person and are distributed to the reporting person when he leaves the Board of Directors. The RSUs were received in lieu of cash compensation otherwise payable as director fees. Includes 420.79 RSUs acquired through dividend reinvestment. The option was received pursuant to the Plan and vests immediately. The option was received in lieu of cash compensation otherwise payable as director fees.