Schwab (NYSE: SCHW) tech chief gets options, PBRSU vesting and tax withholding
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Charles Schwab Corporation executive Dennis Howard reported equity awards and related tax withholding. He received 42,458 nonqualified stock options on March 2, 2026 at an exercise price of $0.00, which vest in four equal annual installments starting one year after the grant date.
On March 1, 2026, he acquired 16,312 shares of common stock upon vesting of performance-based restricted stock units tied to a three-year performance period ending December 31, 2025. The company withheld 6,204 shares at $95.305 per share to cover tax obligations, leaving him with 20,578 common shares held directly after these transactions.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Howard Dennis
Role
MD, Chief Tech, OPS & Data Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) | 42,458 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 16,312 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 6,204 | $95.305 | $591K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Nonqualified Stock Option (right to buy) — 42,458 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 26,782 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares acquired on the vesting of performance-based restricted stock units ("PBRSUs") granted under the company's 2022 Stock Incentive Plan, reflecting the achievement by the reporting person of the performance goal over a three-year performance period ended December 31, 2025. The company withheld shares of common stock from the reporting person to pay the tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of the PBRSUs. The option was granted under the company's 2022 Stock Incentive Plan and vests in four equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
FAQ
What equity awards did SCHW executive Dennis Howard receive in this Form 4?
Dennis Howard received a grant of 42,458 nonqualified stock options at an exercise price of $0.00 per share and 16,312 shares of common stock from vested performance-based restricted stock units tied to a three-year performance period.
What is the vesting schedule for Dennis Howard’s new SCHW stock options?
The 42,458 nonqualified stock options granted to Dennis Howard under the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan vest in four equal annual installments, beginning on the first anniversary of the March 2, 2026 grant date, subject to the plan’s terms and conditions.
What performance period applied to the SCHW PBRSUs that vested for Dennis Howard?
The performance-based restricted stock units that vested for Dennis Howard were tied to achievement of a performance goal over a three-year performance period ending on December 31, 2025, as specified under Charles Schwab’s 2022 Stock Incentive Plan.
Are the SCHW transactions in this Form 4 open-market buys or sells?
The filing shows awards and tax withholding, not open-market trades. Shares were acquired through vesting of performance-based restricted stock units, and 6,204 shares were disposed of solely to cover tax liabilities at $95.305 per share.