Seadrill (SDRL) SVP & General Counsel exercises RSUs and withholds shares for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Seadrill Ltd reported insider equity transactions by SVP & General Counsel Todd D. Strickler. On April 25, 2026, he exercised 7,954 restricted stock units, which converted into the same number of Seadrill common shares on a one-for-one basis.
On April 27, 2026, 3,130 common shares were disposed of through a tax-withholding transaction at $48.10 per share to cover tax obligations. Following these routine compensation-related transactions, Strickler directly holds 31,409 Seadrill common shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
7,954 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Strickler Todd D
Role
SVP & General Counsel
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Common Shares | 3,130 | $48.10 | $151K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,954 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Shares | 7,954 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares — 31,409 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 15,910 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Restricted stock units convert into common shares, par value $0.01 per share, of Seadrill Limited on a one-for-one basis. On April 25, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,864 restricted stock units, vesting in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
RSUs converted: 7,954 units
Shares disposed for tax: 3,130 shares
Tax disposition price: $48.10 per share
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RSUs converted
7,954 units
Restricted stock units converting into common shares on April 25, 2026
Shares disposed for tax
3,130 shares
Tax-withholding disposition of common shares on April 27, 2026
Tax disposition price
$48.10 per share
Price used in tax-withholding transaction for 3,130 shares
Shares held after transactions
31,409 shares
Direct Seadrill common share ownership following reported Form 4 activity
Prior RSU grant
23,864 units
RSUs granted April 25, 2025, vesting in three equal annual installments
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative security, one-for-one basis
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Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common shares, par value $0.01 per 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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"transaction_action: tax-withholding disposition related to 3,130 common shares"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
one-for-one basis financial
"Restricted stock units convert into common shares on a one-for-one basis"
FAQ
What insider transactions did Seadrill (SDRL) disclose for Todd D. Strickler?
Seadrill disclosed that SVP & General Counsel Todd D. Strickler exercised 7,954 restricted stock units into common shares and later had 3,130 of those shares disposed of to satisfy tax obligations, leaving him with 31,409 common shares held directly.
What prior Seadrill (SDRL) RSU grant is referenced in Todd D. Strickler’s filing?
The filing references an earlier grant of 23,864 restricted stock units to Todd D. Strickler on April 25, 2025. These RSUs vest in three equal annual installments starting on the first anniversary of the grant date, forming part of his long-term compensation.