Constellation Brands (STZ) EVP settles 2,127 units, withholds 527 shares for tax
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. executive Michael McGrew reported routine equity award activity involving Class A Common Stock. On May 1, 2026, he exercised or converted derivative awards into 2,127 shares of Class A stock as restricted stock units and performance share units vested.
To cover tax obligations on these vestings, 527 shares of Class A stock were disposed of at $152.82 per share through a tax-withholding mechanism, not an open-market sale. After these transactions, McGrew directly owned 4,307 Class A shares. No open-market purchases or sales were reported.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,127 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
McGrew Michael
Role
EVP, Chief Com, CSR, Incl Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Performance Share Units | 757 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 250 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 453 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 199 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 468 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 757 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 1,370 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 527 | $152.82 | $81K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Share Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 0 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 3,464 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each performance share unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. Includes shares of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock acquired in July 2025 and January 2026 under the Constellation Brands, Inc. 1989 Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Constellation Brands, Inc. Class A Common Stock. The performance share units disposed of in the reported transaction vested on May 1, 2026. Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes. The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the first date specified. The restricted stock units disposed of in the reported transaction vested on May 1, 2026. Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the date specified. The restricted stock units disposed of in the reported transaction vested on May 1, 2026. Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes.
Key Figures
Tax-withholding shares: 527 shares
Tax-withholding price: $152.82 per share
Shares from derivative exercises: 2,127 shares
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Tax-withholding shares
527 shares
Class A Common Stock disposed of for tax withholding at $152.82 per share
Tax-withholding price
$152.82 per share
Price applied to 527 Class A shares withheld for taxes
Shares from derivative exercises
2,127 shares
Class A Common Stock received from RSU and performance share unit conversions
Post-transaction holdings
4,307 shares
Class A Common Stock directly owned after all reported transactions
Performance share units converted
757 units
Performance share units converting into Class A Common Stock on May 1, 2026
RSU tranches converted
1,370; 468; 199; 453; 250 units
Multiple restricted stock unit tranches converting into Class A Common Stock
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Performance Share Units, tax-withholding disposition, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on the first date specified."
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Vested shares are delivered to the reporting person net of shares withheld to satisfy taxes."
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes shares ... acquired in July 2025 and January 2026 under the Constellation Brands, Inc. 1989 Employee Stock Purchase Plan."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
FAQ
What did STZ executive Michael McGrew report in this Form 4 filing?
Michael McGrew reported vesting and settlement of equity awards, converting 2,127 derivative units into Class A Common Stock. These transactions reflect routine compensation-related activity, not open-market trading, and relate to restricted stock units and performance share units that vested on May 1, 2026.
What is the role of restricted stock units in this STZ Form 4 filing?
Restricted stock units in this filing represent awards that convert into Class A Common Stock upon vesting. Multiple RSU tranches vested on May 1, 2026, delivering shares to McGrew while some were withheld to cover taxes, consistent with the company’s equity compensation practices described in the footnotes.