Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) CEO awarded 35,257 restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Fink Nicholas I. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. President & CEO Nicholas I. Fink received a grant of 35,257 restricted stock units on April 24, 2026. Each unit represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock. The units vest in three equal annual installments, with shares delivered at each vest date net of shares withheld to cover taxes.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Fink Nicholas I.
Role
President & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 35,257 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 35,257 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the date specified. Vested shares will be delivered to the reporting person as of each vesting date net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 35,257 units
Underlying shares: 35,257 shares
Vesting installments: 3 annual installments
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5 metrics
RSUs granted
35,257 units
Grant to President & CEO on April 24, 2026
Underlying shares
35,257 shares
Class A Common Stock underlying the RSUs
Vesting installments
3 annual installments
RSUs vest in three equal annual tranches
Exercise date field
May 1, 2027
Exercise/vesting-related date reported for the RSUs
Transaction price per unit
$0.00 per unit
RSU grant classified as a no-cash award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Class A Common Stock, contingent right, vest, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Class A Common Stock""
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share"
vest financial
"These restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transaction did STZ CEO Nicholas Fink report on this Form 4?
Nicholas I. Fink reported receiving a grant of 35,257 restricted stock units of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock. These RSUs are part of his equity compensation and represent contingent rights to receive shares in the future, subject to vesting.
How many Constellation Brands (STZ) RSUs were granted to the CEO?
The CEO was granted 35,257 restricted stock units. Each unit corresponds to the right to receive one share of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock, subject to vesting conditions over time and tax withholding when the underlying shares are delivered.
How do the STZ restricted stock units granted to the CEO vest?
The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments. On each vesting date, shares are delivered to the reporting person, but a portion of those shares is withheld to satisfy applicable tax obligations, reducing the net shares actually received.
What does each restricted stock unit for Constellation Brands (STZ) represent?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands Class A Common Stock. The right becomes actual shares only as the units vest according to the specified schedule and after required tax withholding.