UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) director receives additional RSU and DRSU awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
SUSMAN SALLY reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UL Solutions Inc. director Sally Susman reported routine equity compensation in the form of stock units. On June 8, 2026, she received awards of 3 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), 4 Deferred Restricted Stock Units (DRSUs), and an additional 7 DRSUs, each at a price of $0.00 per unit.
Each RSU or DRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock. The filing notes that these awards largely reflect accrued dividend equivalent rights on previously granted units, which vest proportionately with the underlying RSUs or DRSUs under the company’s non-employee director deferred compensation plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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Insider
SUSMAN SALLY
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Restricted Stock Units | 7 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Deferred Restricted Stock Units | 4 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 3 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Restricted Stock Units — 4,969 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 2,209 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") and deferred restricted stock unit ("DRSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. Represents accrual of dividend equivalent rights on DRSUs held by the Reporting Person. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DRSUs held by the Reporting Person and vest proportionately with the DRSUs to which they relate. The DRSUs vested on May 1, 2025, and will be settled in shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock either (i) on a date selected by the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"), or (ii) as otherwise provided by the Plan. Includes DRSUs and all dividend equivalent rights that have accrued on such DRSUs to date. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DRSUs held by the Reporting Person and vest proportionately with the DRSUs to which they relate. The DRSUs vested on May 20, 2026, and will be settled in shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock either (i) on a date selected by the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Plan, or (ii) as otherwise provided by the Plan. Represents accrual of dividend equivalent rights on RSUs held by the Reporting Person. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on RSUs held by the Reporting Person and vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. The RSUs vest on the earlier of May 20, 2027, or the date of the annual meeting following the May 20, 2026, grant date. Includes RSUs and all dividend equivalent rights that have accrued on such RSUs to date.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 3 Restricted Stock Units
DRSUs granted (first award): 4 Deferred Restricted Stock Units
DRSUs granted (second award): 7 Deferred Restricted Stock Units
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RSUs granted
3 Restricted Stock Units
Award on June 8, 2026 at $0.00 per unit
DRSUs granted (first award)
4 Deferred Restricted Stock Units
Award on June 8, 2026 at $0.00 per unit
DRSUs granted (second award)
7 Deferred Restricted Stock Units
Award on June 8, 2026 at $0.00 per unit
RSU balance after grant
2,209 RSUs
Total Restricted Stock Units following June 8, 2026 transaction
DRSU balance after grant (first line)
2,809 DRSUs
Total Deferred Restricted Stock Units after 4-unit award
DRSU balance after grant (second line)
4,969 DRSUs
Total Deferred Restricted Stock Units after 7-unit award
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") and deferred restricted stock unit ("DRSU") represents a contingent right"
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.
Deferred Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") and deferred restricted stock unit ("DRSU") represents a contingent right"
Deferred restricted stock units are promises by a company to give employees or executives company shares at a future date, subject to conditions like continued employment or performance targets; the delivery and tax event are intentionally delayed. They matter to investors because they affect when new shares may be issued and how executives are motivated—like a paycheck held in escrow that vests over time, influencing potential share dilution and management behavior.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents accrual of dividend equivalent rights on DRSUs held by the Reporting Person."
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"on a date selected by the Reporting Person pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan"
FAQ
What did UL Solutions (ULS) director Sally Susman report in this Form 4?
Sally Susman reported grants of stock-based compensation, not open-market trades. She received small awards of restricted and deferred restricted stock units that each represent a right to one share of UL Solutions’ Class A common stock, mainly tied to dividend equivalent accruals.
How many UL Solutions (ULS) restricted stock units did the director receive?
The director received 3 Restricted Stock Units and 11 Deferred Restricted Stock Units in total. These include 4 and 7 DRSUs credited as dividend equivalent rights, which accrue on existing units rather than reflecting cash purchases or sales in the market.
Are these UL Solutions (ULS) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the transactions are coded as awards (code A), not market trades. They represent grants and accruals of restricted and deferred restricted stock units at a price of $0.00 per unit as part of director compensation and dividend equivalent programs.
What do UL Solutions (ULS) dividend equivalent rights mean in this filing?
Dividend equivalent rights give additional units when dividends are paid on UL Solutions’ stock. In this filing, they accrued on existing RSUs and DRSUs and will vest in step with those original awards, eventually settling in Class A common shares under the director compensation plan.
When will the reported UL Solutions (ULS) stock units vest and settle?
Certain DRSUs vested on May 1, 2025 and May 20, 2026 and will settle in Class A shares on dates chosen under the non-employee director deferred compensation plan. The RSUs vest by May 20, 2027 or at the next annual meeting, whichever occurs earlier.