Signet director adds 9.84 RSUs from dividends
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD (SIG) director Jeffrey Gennette reported an acquisition of 9.84 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 21, 2026.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SIGNET JEWELERS LTD (SIG) director Jeffrey Gennette reported an acquisition of 9.84 restricted stock units (RSUs) on August 21, 2026. These RSUs were acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights on previously granted RSUs. Following this, Gennette directly holds 2,340.84 RSUs, including 2,300.84 RSUs subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions. The RSUs acquired via dividend equivalents will vest on the same dates as the underlying RSUs.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 9.84 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Gennette Jeffrey
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Shares, par value $0.18 F1, F2 | 9.84 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Shares, par value $0.18 — 2,340.84 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. 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.
- F2. Includes 2,300.84 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions.
Key Figures
RSUs acquired: 9.84 shares
Transaction price per share: $0.00
Total RSUs held after transaction: 2,340.84 shares
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4 metrics
RSUs acquired
9.84 shares
Restricted stock units acquired on August 21, 2026 via dividend equivalent rights
Transaction price per share
$0.00
Reported price per share for the RSU acquisition
Total RSUs held after transaction
2,340.84 shares
Direct holdings of Jeffrey Gennette following the reported transaction
RSUs subject to vesting and forfeiture
2,300.84 shares
Portion of RSUs that are subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions
Key Terms
restricted stock units, dividend equivalent rights, vesting, forfeiture provisions
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Includes 2,300.84 restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting"
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights accrued on the RSUs"
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"
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
"restricted stock units which are subject to certain vesting and forfeiture provisions"
FAQ
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What transaction did Jeffrey Gennette report in this Form 4 for SIG?
Jeffrey Gennette reported an acquisition of 9.84 restricted stock units (RSUs) of SIGNET JEWELERS LTD on August 21, 2026, received through dividend equivalent rights on previously granted RSUs at a reported price of $0.00 per share.
How many SIGNET JEWELERS (SIG) RSUs does Jeffrey Gennette hold after this transaction?
After the reported acquisition, Jeffrey Gennette directly holds 2,340.84 restricted stock units (RSUs) of SIGNET JEWELERS LTD, according to the Form 4 data.
What portion of Jeffrey Gennette’s SIG RSUs are subject to vesting conditions?
The filing states that Gennette’s holdings include 2,300.84 restricted stock units that are subject to vesting and forfeiture provisions, meaning they must satisfy specific conditions to be earned fully.
How were the 9.84 RSUs for SIG granted to Jeffrey Gennette?
The 9.84 RSUs were acquired through the application of dividend equivalent rights that accrued on RSUs granted after April 2, 2025. These dividend-equivalent RSUs will vest on the same dates as the underlying RSUs.
Does this SIG Form 4 indicate a market purchase or sale by Jeffrey Gennette?
No market purchase or sale is reported. The Form 4 shows a code A transaction, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of 9.84 RSUs via dividend equivalent rights, with a reported price of $0.00 per share.
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