Dividend-equivalent RSUs lift StoneCo (STNE) director’s holdings to 25,643
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
StoneCo Ltd. director Luciana Ibiapina Lira Aguiar received an award of 3,869 additional restricted stock units of Common Stock. These units were credited as dividend equivalent rights in connection with a StoneCo dividend on her previously granted RSU awards, at no cash cost to her and subject to the same vesting terms as the original RSUs. Following this acquisition, her direct holdings, including RSUs and shares of Common Stock, total 25,643 units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Aguiar Luciana Ibiapina Lira
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3,869 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 25,643 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units, which were credited in connection with the Issuer's dividend payment on previously granted restricted stock units awards. These additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions, including vesting, as the underlying restricted stock units awards to which they relate. The additional restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the reporting person as a dividend equivalent on outstanding restricted stock units. Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Common Stock, as well as shares of Common Stock.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 3,869 units
Holdings after transaction: 25,643 units
Grant price: $0.00 per unit
3 metrics
RSUs granted
3,869 units
Dividend equivalent rights on existing RSUs
Holdings after transaction
25,643 units
Total direct RSUs and Common Stock after award
Grant price
$0.00 per unit
No cash cost for dividend-equivalent RSUs
Key Terms
dividend equivalent rights, restricted stock units, contingent right
3 terms
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents the acquisition of dividend equivalent rights in the form of additional restricted stock units"
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.
restricted stock units financial
"Includes both restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one 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.
contingent right financial
"restricted stock units that represent a contingent right to receive one share"
FAQ
What did StoneCo (STNE) director Luciana Aguiar report in this Form 4?
She reported receiving 3,869 additional restricted stock units of StoneCo Common Stock. These RSUs were granted as dividend equivalent rights on existing RSU awards and increase her total direct holdings to 25,643 units, including both RSUs and Common Stock.
Was there any cash paid by the StoneCo (STNE) director for the new RSUs?
No, the additional 3,869 restricted stock units were credited at no cash cost to the director. They represent dividend equivalent rights granted in connection with StoneCo’s dividend on previously granted RSUs, effectively reinvesting the dividend in additional stock units.
What are dividend equivalent rights in the StoneCo (STNE) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent rights are additional RSUs credited when StoneCo pays a dividend on its shares. For this director, 3,869 new RSUs were added as dividend equivalents on existing RSU awards, mirroring the dividend that regular shareholders receive in cash, but paid in stock units.
Do the new StoneCo (STNE) restricted stock units have separate vesting terms?
No, the 3,869 additional restricted stock units are subject to the same terms and conditions as the underlying RSU awards. That includes matching vesting schedules, so these dividend-equivalent RSUs vest on the same timeline as the original granted units.