UL Solutions (ULS) SVP & CAO sells 725 shares, reports new RSU accruals
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UL Solutions Inc. Senior VP & CAO Karen K. Pepping reported an open-market sale of 725 shares of Class A Common Stock at $97.74 per share. After this sale, she directly holds 8,082 common shares. The filing also records three small awards of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), each for 1 unit, representing dividend equivalent rights that will convert into one share of Class A Common Stock per unit as they vest. The sale was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 6, 2026.
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Insider Trade Summary 10b5-1
Net Seller: 725 shares ($70,862)
Net Sell
4 txns
Insider
PEPPING KAREN K
Role
Senior VP & CAO
Sold
725 shs ($71K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Class A Common Stock | 725 | $97.74 | $71K |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 1 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 8,082 shares (Direct, null);
Restricted Stock Units — 736 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 6, 2026. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock. 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 in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of May 1, 2024. Includes RSUs and all dividend equivalent rights that have accrued on such RSUs to date. 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 in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 1, 2025. 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 in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 1, 2026.
Key Figures
Shares sold: 725 shares
Sale price: $97.74 per share
Shares held after sale: 8,082 shares
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6 metrics
Shares sold
725 shares
Class A Common Stock open-market sale
Sale price
$97.74 per share
Price for 725 sold shares
Shares held after sale
8,082 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock holding post-transaction
Single RSU accrual 1
1 RSU
Derivative position total 927 units after transaction
Single RSU accrual 2
1 RSU
Derivative position total 872 units after transaction
Single RSU accrual 3
1 RSU
Derivative position total 736 units after transaction
Key Terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, vest in three equal installments
4 terms
Rule 10b5-1 trading plan regulatory
"These sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by the Reporting Person on March 6, 2026."
A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is a pre-arranged schedule that allows company insiders to buy or sell stock at specific times, even if they have inside information. It helps prevent accusations of unfair trading by making these transactions look planned and transparent, rather than sneaky or illegal.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock."
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.
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents accrual of dividend equivalent rights on RSUs 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.
vest in three equal installments financial
"The RSUs vest in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of May 1, 2024."
FAQ
What insider transaction did UL Solutions (ULS) report for Karen K. Pepping?
UL Solutions reported that Senior VP & CAO Karen K. Pepping sold 725 shares of Class A Common Stock in an open-market transaction. The sale was recorded at a price of $97.74 per share under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) activity was reported for UL Solutions (ULS)?
The filing shows three RSU-related acquisitions of 1 unit each, at a price of $0.00 per unit. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock, primarily arising from accrued dividend equivalent rights on existing RSU awards.
Were the UL Solutions (ULS) insider sales made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan?
Yes. The Form 4 notes that the sales were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted by Karen K. Pepping on March 6, 2026. Such plans pre-schedule trades, making the timing more routine and less discretionary than ad hoc market transactions.
How do dividend equivalent rights affect UL Solutions (ULS) RSUs in this filing?
Dividend equivalent rights on UL Solutions RSUs accrue additional RSU units that mirror cash dividends. These rights vest proportionately with the underlying RSUs, which in this case vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of specified grant dates.