SIG (SIG) director granted additional RSUs via dividend equivalents
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD director R. Mark Graf received a small equity award in the form of dividend-related RSUs. On this date, he acquired 8.83 common share equivalents at no purchase price through dividend equivalent rights tied to prior RSU grants. Following the award, he directly holds 31,623.01 common shares, including 2,045.01 restricted stock units that remain subject to vesting and forfeiture conditions.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Graf R. Mark
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Shares, par value $0.18 | 8.83 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, par value $0.18 — 31,623.01 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units (RSUs) that were acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights accrued on the RSUs granted after April 2, 2025. RSUs acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent rights will vest on the same dates as the underlying RSUs to which they relate. Includes 2,045.01 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Key Figures
RSUs acquired: 8.83 shares
Holdings after transaction: 31,623.01 shares
Unvested RSUs included: 2,045.01 shares
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RSUs acquired
8.83 shares
Restricted stock units via dividend equivalent rights on 2026-05-22
Holdings after transaction
31,623.01 shares
Total common shares directly held following RSU credit
Unvested RSUs included
2,045.01 shares
Restricted stock units subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions
Price per RSU
$0.00 per share
No purchase price; grant/award acquisition of RSUs
Key Terms
restricted stock units (RSUs), dividend equivalent rights, vesting, forfeiture provisions
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restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Includes 2,045.01 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"RSUs were acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights accrued on the RSUs granted after April 2, 2025."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
vesting financial
"RSUs acquired pursuant to the dividend equivalent rights will vest on the same dates as the underlying RSUs to which they relate."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
forfeiture provisions financial
"Includes 2,045.01 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions."
FAQ
What insider transaction did SIG director R. Mark Graf report on this Form 4?
R. Mark Graf reported acquiring 8.83 common share equivalents of SIGNET JEWELERS LTD through a grant of restricted stock units. These units arose from dividend equivalent rights linked to earlier RSU awards, rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale transaction.
What are the restricted stock units referenced in the SIG Form 4 footnotes?
The Form 4 notes that 2,045.01 of the director’s holdings are restricted stock units. These RSUs are subject to specified vesting schedules and forfeiture provisions, meaning they convert into fully owned shares only if those conditions are satisfied over time.
How were the new SIGNET RSUs acquired through dividend equivalent rights?
The 8.83 RSUs were acquired via dividend equivalent rights on RSUs granted after April 2, 2025. When the company pays dividends, equivalent value is credited as additional RSUs that vest on the same dates as the related underlying RSU awards.
Does this SIG Form 4 indicate any change in derivative positions or options?
This Form 4 does not show any derivative security exercises or new derivative positions. The reported activity involves only restricted stock units representing common shares, with no options, warrants, or other derivative instruments listed in the derivative transaction summary.