UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) director Kennedy granted additional RSU and DRSU awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
KENNEDY KEVIN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
UL Solutions Inc. director Kevin Kennedy reported routine equity compensation awards tied to his existing stock units. On June 8, 2026, he received 3 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 4 and 7 Deferred Restricted Stock Units (DRSUs), each representing a right to one share of Class A Common Stock.
The RSU and DRSU entries primarily reflect the accrual of dividend equivalent rights on awards he already holds, rather than new open-market purchases. After these grants, his reported direct holdings include 2,209 RSUs and 4,969 DRSUs, which will settle in Class A shares under UL Solutions’ non-employee director deferred compensation framework.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
KENNEDY KEVIN
Role
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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
RSU grant: 3 units
DRSU grant 1: 4 units
DRSU grant 2: 7 units
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RSU grant
3 units
Restricted Stock Units granted on June 8, 2026
DRSU grant 1
4 units
Deferred Restricted Stock Units granted on June 8, 2026
DRSU grant 2
7 units
Deferred Restricted Stock Units granted on June 8, 2026
RSUs after transaction
2,209 units
Total RSUs following June 8, 2026 transaction
DRSUs after transaction
4,969 units
Total DRSUs following June 8, 2026 transaction
Award price
$0.00 per unit
RSU and DRSU grant price on June 8, 2026
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent rights, Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan, +1 more
5 terms
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 (the "Plan")"
vesting financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on DRSUs held by the Reporting Person and vest proportionately with the DRSUs..."
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What did UL Solutions (ULS) director Kevin Kennedy report in this Form 4?
Kevin Kennedy reported routine equity compensation awards. He received small grants of RSUs and DRSUs, mainly reflecting dividend equivalent rights on existing awards, which will convert into UL Solutions Class A Common Stock under the company’s director compensation plans.
How many RSUs and DRSUs did Kevin Kennedy acquire in the latest UL Solutions (ULS) filing?
Kennedy acquired 3 Restricted Stock Units and two Deferred Restricted Stock Unit accruals of 4 and 7 units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of UL Solutions Class A Common Stock, linked to prior equity awards already held.
Are Kevin Kennedy’s UL Solutions (ULS) transactions open-market stock purchases or sales?
The transactions are not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as awards (Code A), reflecting grants and dividend equivalent accruals on existing RSUs and DRSUs, issued at a per-unit price of $0.00 as part of director compensation.
What do UL Solutions (ULS) RSUs and DRSUs represent for Kevin Kennedy?
Each RSU and DRSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of UL Solutions Class A Common Stock. They vest or have vested under company plans and are settled in shares at dates defined in the non-employee director deferred compensation arrangements.
When do Kevin Kennedy’s UL Solutions (ULS) DRSUs and RSUs vest and settle?
Footnotes state certain DRSUs vested on May 1, 2025 and May 20, 2026, and will settle in Class A shares on a date Kennedy selects under the deferred compensation plan or as the plan otherwise provides. Related RSUs vest by May 20, 2027 or the following annual meeting.
How many UL Solutions (ULS) stock units does Kevin Kennedy hold after these awards?
After the June 8, 2026 transactions, Kennedy’s reported direct holdings include 2,209 Restricted Stock Units and 4,969 Deferred Restricted Stock Units. These amounts include the underlying units plus accumulated dividend equivalent rights attached to those awards to date, per the footnotes.