Urban Edge (NYSE: UE) CEO converts LTIP units and sells 180,587 shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Urban Edge Properties Chairman and CEO Jeffrey S. Olson converted incentive units into common shares and then sold shares in the open market. On May 7, 2026, he converted 180,587 LTIP Units into an equal number of common shares. On May 8 and May 11, 2026, he sold a total of 180,587 common shares at weighted average prices of $21.7266 and $21.6173 per share. After these sales, he directly holds 3,665.47 common shares and, according to a footnote, continues to own over 2.3 million LTIP Units, including 670,000 unearned performance-based LTIP Units, which provide substantial ongoing equity exposure.
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Insights
CEO converts LTIP units to shares, then sells 180,587 shares while retaining large LTIP position.
The filing shows Jeffrey S. Olson converting 180,587 LTIP Units into common shares and then selling the same number of common shares at prices around $21.7. This is a classic conversion-plus-sale sequence, turning part of his equity-based compensation into cash.
A key detail is that a footnote states Olson still owns over 2.3 million LTIP Units, including 670,000 performance-based units. This indicates he maintains significant long-term equity exposure, even though his directly held common shares drop to 3,665.47.
Because these are open-market sales (code S) rather than tax withholdings or gifts, they represent discretionary dispositions, but the remaining LTIP holdings suggest this is more routine portfolio management than an exit. Future company filings may clarify any additional LTIP vesting or conversions.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Shares | 19,034 | $21.6173 | $411K |
| Sale | Common Shares | 161,553 | $21.7266 | $3.51M |
| Conversion | LTIP Units (2021 LTI Perf.) | 49,032 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | LTIP Units (2021 LTI Time) | 128,830 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | LTIP Units (2022 LTI Time) | 2,725 | $0.00 | -- |
| Conversion | Common Shares | 180,587 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- 180,587 LTIP units ("LTIP Units") in Urban Edge Properties LP (the "Partnership"), of which Urban Edge Properties (the "Issuer") is the sole general partner, were exchanged for an equal number of Common Partnership Units ("Common Units") in the Partnership, which were subsequently redeemed for an equal number of common shares of beneficial interest, par value $0.01 ("Common Shares") of the Issuer. Following this conversion, Mr. Olson owns over 2.3 million LTIP Units across numerous tranches of LTIP Unit issuances, including 670,000 unearned performance-based LTIP Units. Total includes Common Shares of the Issuer purchased, if any, through the Issuer's employee stock purchase plan and dividend reinvestment plan. The range of prices for the transaction reported on this line was $21.605 to $22.055. The weighted average price was $21.7266. The reporting person will provide, upon request by the SEC, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. The range of prices for the transaction reported on this line was $21.555 to $21.735. The weighted average price was $21.6173. The reporting person will provide, upon request by the SEC, the Issuer or a security holder of the Issuer, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price. Represents LTIP Units in the Partnership granted February 10, 2021 pursuant to the Urban Edge Properties 2021 long-term incentive plan under the Urban Edge Properties 2015 Omnibus Plan ("Omnibus Plan") and earned pursuant to the UEP 2015 Outperformance Plan following the achievement of certain relative total shareholder return goals over the three-year period ending February 10, 2024. Conditioned upon minimum allocations to the capital accounts of the LTIP Units for federal income tax purposes and vesting, each LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, into a Common Unit. Each Common Unit acquired upon conversion of an LTIP Unit may be converted into one Common Share. The rights to convert LTIP Units into Common Units and to convert Common Units into Common Shares do not have expiration dates. 50% of the LTIP Units vested on February 22, 2024 and 25% vested on each of February 10, 2025 and February 10, 2026, respectively. Represents LTIP Units in the Partnership granted February 10, 2021 pursuant to the Urban Edge Properties 2021 long-term incentive plan under the Omnibus Plan. Conditioned upon minimum allocations to the capital accounts of the LTIP Units for federal income tax purposes and vesting, each LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, into a Common Unit. Each Common Unit acquired upon conversion of an LTIP Unit may be converted into one Common Share. The rights to convert LTIP Units into Common Units and to convert Common Units into Common Shares do not have expiration dates. The LTIP Units vest ratably over four years, with the initial vesting having occurred on February 10, 2022. Represents LTIP Units in the Partnership granted February 11, 2022 pursuant to the Urban Edge Properties 2022 long-term incentive plan under the Omnibus Plan. Conditioned upon minimum allocations to the capital accounts of the LTIP Units for federal income tax purposes and vesting, each LTIP Unit may be converted, at the election of the holder, into a Common Unit. Each Common Unit acquired upon conversion of an LTIP Unit may be converted into one Common Share. The rights to convert LTIP Units into Common Units and to convert Common Units into Common Shares do not have expiration dates. The LTIP Units vest ratably over four years, with the initial vesting having occurred on February 11, 2023.
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FAQ
What insider transactions did Urban Edge (UE) CEO Jeffrey Olson report?
Jeffrey Olson reported converting 180,587 LTIP Units into common shares and selling 180,587 common shares in open-market transactions at prices around $21.7. These moves reflect a derivative conversion followed by discretionary share sales.
What equity does the Urban Edge (UE) CEO still hold after these transactions?
After the reported sales, Jeffrey Olson directly holds 3,665.47 common shares. A footnote states he also owns over 2.3 million LTIP Units, including 670,000 unearned performance-based LTIP Units, providing substantial continuing equity exposure.
What are LTIP Units in the context of Urban Edge (UE)?
LTIP Units are long-term incentive units in Urban Edge Properties LP that, upon vesting and tax-related conditions, can be converted into Common Partnership Units and then into one common share each. They are a key part of management’s equity compensation.
Were the Urban Edge (UE) CEO’s sales part of a tax withholding or a gift?
No. The transactions are coded S, described as sales in open market or private transactions. There are no codes for tax withholding (F) or gifts (G), indicating these were discretionary open-market sales rather than automatic tax or gifting events.
How were the conversion terms for Urban Edge (UE) LTIP Units described?
Footnotes explain each LTIP Unit may be converted, once vested and tax conditions are met, into a Common Unit, and each Common Unit into one common share. These conversion rights have no expiration dates, supporting long-term alignment with shareholders.