UBSI (UBSI) exec Darren Williams receives 4,784-share stock grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
United Bankshares, Inc. executive Darren K. Williams received an equity grant of 4,784 shares of common stock on February 19, 2026. The Form 4 labels this as a grant or award acquisition at a price of $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held common stock to 45,827 shares.
Footnotes state these shares were acquired pursuant to a grant of restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments. The filing also updates various stock option holdings and shows indirectly held common stock of 5,084.7381 shares through a 401(k) plan, which includes additional shares acquired under the UBSI 401(k) plan since his last 401(k) ownership report.
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Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
Mixed
8 txns
Insider
Williams Darren K
Role
Executive Vice-President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 4,784 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock - Direct IRA | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 45,827 shares (Direct);
Stock Option — 7,246 shares (Direct);
Common Stock - Direct IRA — 2,208 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,084.738 shares (Indirect, By 401k)
Footnotes (1)
- Shares were acquired pursuant to a grant of restricted stock units. The award vests in three equal annual installments. Includes additional shares acquired under the UBSI 401K plan since the date of the reporting person's last 401K ownership report.
FAQ
What insider transaction did UBSI executive Darren K. Williams report on this Form 4?
Darren K. Williams reported receiving a grant of 4,784 shares of United Bankshares common stock. The filing identifies this as a grant or award acquisition at $0.00 per share, increasing his directly held common stock position to 45,827 shares after the transaction.
How do the new restricted stock units for UBSI’s Darren K. Williams vest?
The newly granted shares were acquired through restricted stock units that vest in three equal annual installments. This means one-third of the award becomes available each year over three years, aligning the executive’s equity compensation with a longer-term service period.
What does the UBSI Form 4 disclose about Darren K. Williams’ stock option holdings?
The Form 4 updates several United Bankshares stock option positions for Darren K. Williams. It lists direct option holdings with post-transaction balances of 7,246, 3,623, 7,603, 5,419, and 7,603 options, reflecting his outstanding option awards as of the reported transaction date.
Is the UBSI Form 4 transaction a purchase or a grant for Darren K. Williams?
The Form 4 characterizes the 4,784-share transaction as a grant, award, or other acquisition rather than an open-market purchase. It records a transaction code A, with a transaction price of $0.00 per share, reflecting equity compensation rather than a cash share purchase.