Teva Pharmaceutical (TEVA) CEO awarded 1.51M performance-based RSUs
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ President and CEO Richard D. Francis received new equity-based awards in the form of restricted share units (RSUs). On January 27, 2026, he was granted 620,110 RSUs that were earned after meeting performance criteria and will continue to vest on February 15, 2026. He was also granted an additional 891,315 RSUs that were earned upon satisfaction of separate performance goals and will vest on March 3, 2026.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive either one Teva ordinary share or, at the Human Resources and Compensation Committee’s option, the cash value of one ordinary share. These awards are held directly by Francis and compensate performance while tying a significant portion of his compensation to Teva’s equity.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did TEVA’s CEO report on this Form 4?
Teva’s CEO Richard D. Francis reported grants of restricted share units. He received 620,110 RSUs and 891,315 RSUs on January 27, 2026, reflecting equity compensation earned after meeting performance conditions and subject to continued time-based vesting on specific future dates.
How many restricted share units did TEVA’s CEO receive in total?
Richard D. Francis received two RSU awards totaling 1,511,425 units. One grant covers 620,110 RSUs and the other 891,315 RSUs, both awarded on January 27, 2026, upon satisfaction of performance criteria tied to prior performance share units.
When do the new TEVA restricted share units for the CEO vest?
The RSUs vest on two future dates. The 620,110 RSUs will vest on February 15, 2026, while the 891,315 RSUs will vest on March 3, 2026. Both grants remain subject to ongoing time-based vesting conditions.
What does each TEVA restricted share unit granted to the CEO represent?
Each restricted share unit gives a contingent right to receive one ordinary share or its cash value. At settlement, the Human Resources and Compensation Committee can choose to deliver either one Teva ordinary share or the equivalent cash amount per unit.
Are TEVA’s CEO restricted share units linked to performance conditions?
Yes. Both RSU grants represent units earned after satisfying performance criteria of prior performance share units. Although performance goals were met, the resulting RSUs remain subject to time-based vesting until February 15, 2026, and March 3, 2026, respectively.
How are TEVA ordinary shares related to American Depositary Shares (ADS)?
The filing notes that Teva’s ordinary shares may be represented by American Depositary Shares. Each ADS currently represents one ordinary share, providing an equivalent exposure to Teva equity through the depositary share structure.