Sotera Health (SHC) CEO awarded large RSU and performance SAU grants
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SHADER ALTON reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Sotera Health Co reported that Chief Executive Officer Alton Shader received equity awards on May 26, 2026. He was granted 203,634 shares of Common Stock as RSUs and another 375,939 RSUs, all at no cash cost, plus 101,817 performance-based share appreciation units tied to Sotera’s stock price. The RSUs and SAUs generally vest in three equal annual installments starting March 2, 2027. After these grants, he directly holds 579,573 Common shares and 101,817 SAUs.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
SHADER ALTON
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Share Appreciation Units | 101,817 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock") | 375,939 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 203,634 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Share Appreciation Units — 101,817 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock") — 375,939 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 579,573 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These securities consist of RSUs that were granted on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the terms of an RSU agreement under the Sotera Health Company 2020 Incentive Plan ("2020 Incentive Plan"). Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Common Stock, subject to vesting conditions. The RSUs generally vest annually over three years in equal increments, commencing March 2, 2027. These securities consist of RSUs that were granted on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the terms of an RSU agreement under the 2020 Incentive Plan. Each RSU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Common Stock, subject to vesting conditions. The RSUs generally vest annually over three years in equal increments, commencing March 2, 2027. These securities consist of a maximum number of performance-based share appreciation units ("SAUs") that were granted on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the terms of a SAU Agreement under the 2020 Incentive Plan. Each SAU represents the Reporting Person's right to receive one share of Common Stock subject to stock-price-related performance conditions. The SAUs generally vest annually over three years in equal installments, commencing March 2, 2027, subject to performance.
Key Figures
RSU grant 1: 203,634 shares
RSU grant 2: 375,939 shares
Performance SAUs granted: 101,817 units
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RSU grant 1
203,634 shares
RSUs granted May 26, 2026 under 2020 Incentive Plan
RSU grant 2
375,939 shares
Additional RSUs granted May 26, 2026
Performance SAUs granted
101,817 units
Performance-based share appreciation units granted May 26, 2026
Post-grant share holdings
579,573 shares
Common stock directly held after RSU grants
RSU vesting start
March 2, 2027
RSUs vest annually over three years from this date
SAU vesting start
March 2, 2027
SAUs vest annually over three years, subject to performance
Grant price per unit
$0.00
RSUs and SAUs granted at no cash cost to CEO
Key Terms
RSUs, Share Appreciation Units, 2020 Incentive Plan, performance-based share appreciation units
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RSUs financial
"These securities consist of RSUs that were granted on May 26, 2026, pursuant to the terms of an RSU agreement"
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.
2020 Incentive Plan financial
"pursuant to the terms of an RSU agreement under the Sotera Health Company 2020 Incentive Plan ("2020 Incentive Plan")"
FAQ
What did Sotera Health (SHC) CEO Alton Shader report in this Form 4?
The filing shows CEO Alton Shader received equity awards, not open-market trades. He was granted time-based RSUs, additional RSUs, and performance-based share appreciation units as part of Sotera Health’s 2020 Incentive Plan, increasing his direct equity-based compensation exposure.
How many RSUs did Sotera Health (SHC) grant to its CEO on May 26, 2026?
Alton Shader received 203,634 RSUs plus an additional 375,939 RSUs on May 26, 2026. Each RSU equals one Sotera Health common share, subject to vesting conditions under the 2020 Incentive Plan, and generally vests in three equal annual installments starting March 2, 2027.
Did Alton Shader buy or sell Sotera Health (SHC) stock in the market?
The transactions reported are all coded “A” for awards, not market purchases or sales. They represent grants of RSUs and SAUs at a price of $0.00 per unit, reflecting compensation rather than discretionary open-market trading activity in Sotera Health common shares.
What is Alton Shader’s reported Sotera Health common stock holding after these grants?
Following the reported grants, Alton Shader directly owns 579,573 shares of Sotera Health common stock. He also holds 101,817 performance-based share appreciation units, which may convert into additional shares if specified stock-price performance and vesting conditions under the 2020 Incentive Plan are satisfied.
When do the new Sotera Health (SHC) RSUs and SAUs start vesting for the CEO?
Both the RSUs and the performance-based SAUs generally begin vesting on March 2, 2027. Vesting is scheduled annually over three years, in equal installments, and the SAUs also depend on meeting stock-price-related performance conditions as set out in the applicable award agreements.