UL Solutions (ULS) director adds 3 RSUs via dividend equivalents
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DOLLIVE JAMES P reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UL Solutions Inc. director James P. Dollive received a grant of 3 restricted stock units as dividend equivalent rights on existing RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to one share of Class A Common Stock. After this accrual, he holds 2,209 RSUs, including all accumulated dividend equivalents, which vest with the underlying RSUs on the earlier of May 20, 2027 or the annual meeting following the May 20, 2026 grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
DOLLIVE JAMES P
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 3 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,209 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- 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 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 RSUs
Total RSUs after transaction: 2,209 RSUs
RSU vesting date: May 20, 2027
3 metrics
RSUs granted
3 RSUs
Dividend equivalent rights accrued on existing RSUs on June 8, 2026
Total RSUs after transaction
2,209 RSUs
Holdings including all accrued dividend equivalents following the grant
RSU vesting date
May 20, 2027
Earlier of this date or annual meeting following May 20, 2026 grant
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, Class A Common Stock, contingent right, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock."
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
contingent right financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock."
annual meeting financial
"vest on the earlier of May 20, 2027, or the date of the annual meeting following the May 20, 2026, grant date."
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
FAQ
What insider transaction did UL Solutions (ULS) report for James P. Dollive?
UL Solutions reported that director James P. Dollive acquired 3 restricted stock units as dividend equivalent rights on existing RSUs. These units are a form of stock-based compensation and increase his total RSU holdings without an open-market share purchase or sale.
How many restricted stock units does James P. Dollive hold after this UL Solutions (ULS) Form 4?
After the reported transaction, James P. Dollive holds 2,209 restricted stock units. This figure includes both his original RSUs and all dividend equivalent rights that have accrued to date, as described in the Form 4 footnotes.
What do the UL Solutions (ULS) restricted stock units reported here represent?
Each restricted stock unit reported represents a contingent right to receive one share of UL Solutions Class A Common Stock. The 3 newly accrued units arise from dividend equivalent rights tied to RSUs already held by the reporting person, rather than from a cash purchase.
Why did James P. Dollive receive 3 additional RSUs at UL Solutions (ULS)?
The 3 additional restricted stock units represent accrual of dividend equivalent rights on RSUs already held by James P. Dollive. When dividends are paid, equivalent rights accrue on outstanding RSUs, increasing the RSU balance while following the same vesting schedule as the original award.
When do the UL Solutions (ULS) RSUs and dividend equivalent rights for James P. Dollive vest?
The RSUs, including the dividend equivalent rights, vest on the earlier of May 20, 2027, or the date of the annual meeting following the May 20, 2026 grant. Vesting must occur before the contingent rights convert into Class A Common Stock shares.
Is the UL Solutions (ULS) Form 4 transaction an open-market buy or sale?
No. The Form 4 describes a grant acquisition of 3 RSUs as dividend equivalent rights, coded as a compensation-related award. It is not an open-market purchase or sale of UL Solutions Class A Common Stock, but an automatic accrual linked to existing RSUs.