UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) CFO Ryan Robinson reports 58,536-share stock gift
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UL Solutions Inc. Executive VP & CFO Ryan D. Robinson reported two bona fide gift transfers of Class A Common Stock. On May 29, 2026, he gifted a total of 58,536 shares, with 29,268 shares moved to a trust and 29,268 shares gifted from his direct holdings, all for no consideration.
After these gifts, Robinson holds 165,224 shares indirectly through a trust, where he serves as trustee and his immediate family are beneficiaries, and 1,290 shares directly. The indirect holdings include 290 shares acquired under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 14, 2026. No derivative securities are reported in this filing.
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Insider Trade Summary
58,536 shares gifted
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Robinson Ryan D
Role
Executive VP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 29,268 | $0.00 | -- |
| Gift | Class A Common Stock | 29,268 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 1,290 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 165,224 shares (Indirect, By trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents a transfer of shares to the Reporting Person's trust for no consideration. Includes 290 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 14, 2026. The Reporting Person is the trustee of the trust, and the Reporting Person and members of his immediate family are the beneficiaries of the trust.
Key Figures
Total shares gifted: 58,536 shares
Gift to trust: 29,268 shares
Direct gift: 29,268 shares
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Total shares gifted
58,536 shares
Bona fide gifts of Class A Common Stock on May 29, 2026
Gift to trust
29,268 shares
Transferred to trust for no consideration on May 29, 2026
Direct gift
29,268 shares
Gift from direct holdings on May 29, 2026
Indirect holdings after transaction
165,224 shares
Class A Common Stock held by trust after gifts
Direct holdings after transaction
1,290 shares
Class A Common Stock held directly after gifts
ESPP acquisition
290 shares
Acquired under Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 14, 2026
Gift price per share
$0.00 per share
Recorded consideration for both bona fide gifts
Key Terms
bona fide gift, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Class A Common Stock, indirect ownership, +1 more
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bona fide gift financial
"transaction_code_description": "Bona fide gift""
A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan financial
"Includes 290 shares acquired under the Issuer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan on May 14, 2026."
An employee stock purchase plan is a company program that lets workers buy shares through small payroll deductions, often at a discount to the market price and after a set offering period. Think of it like a workplace savings plan that turns into ownership: it encourages employees to share in the company’s success and can create predictable buying or selling of stock that investors watch because it affects supply, demand and employee incentives.
Class A Common Stock financial
"security_title": "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.
indirect ownership financial
""ownership_type": "indirect""
trustee financial
"The Reporting Person is the trustee of the trust"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
FAQ
What insider transaction did UL Solutions (ULS) CFO Ryan Robinson report?
Ryan D. Robinson reported two bona fide gifts of Class A Common Stock totaling 58,536 shares on May 29, 2026. These were non-cash transfers, with shares moved from his direct holdings and to a trust associated with him and his immediate family.
Were the UL Solutions (ULS) CFO transactions open-market sales or purchases?
The transactions were not open-market trades; they were bona fide gifts. Both entries use transaction code G, showing shares transferred for no consideration rather than bought or sold on the market, so they do not reflect price-based trading decisions.
What role does the trust play in the UL Solutions (ULS) CFO’s holdings?
The trust holds 165,224 UL Solutions shares after the gifts, with Ryan Robinson as trustee. He and his immediate family are beneficiaries, meaning these indirect holdings are associated with his estate planning, while still reflected as beneficial ownership in the filing.