Ulta Beauty (ULTA) CLO receives new stock options and restricted share grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ulta Beauty Chief Legal Officer Rene G. Casares received new equity awards in the form of stock options and restricted stock. On March 31, 2026, Casares was granted options to purchase 4,298 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock at an exercise price of $522.71 per share, expiring on March 31, 2036. These options vest in 25% annual increments beginning on March 15, 2027 and on each anniversary through March 15, 2030. Casares also received 1,263 shares of restricted stock that vest 100% on March 15, 2029, increasing direct common stock holdings to 3,116 shares after the grant.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Casares Rene G.
Role
Chief Legal Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 4,298 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,263 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 4,298 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,116 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents grant of 1,263 shares of restricted stock, vesting 100% on March 15, 2029. The options, representing an initial right to purchase a total of 4,298 shares, vesting in 25% annual increments beginning March 15, 2027 and each anniversary thereafter through March 15, 2030.
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 4,298 shares
Option exercise price: $522.71 per share
Option expiration: March 31, 2036
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Stock options granted
4,298 shares
Grant of stock options on March 31, 2026
Option exercise price
$522.71 per share
Exercise price for 4,298 stock options
Option expiration
March 31, 2036
Expiration date of granted stock options
Restricted stock granted
1,263 shares
Restricted stock award on March 31, 2026
Restricted stock vesting date
March 15, 2029
100% vesting date for restricted stock
Common shares after grant
3,116 shares
Direct Ulta Beauty common stock holdings post-grant
Option vesting schedule
25% annually 2027–2030
Annual vesting from March 15, 2027 to March 15, 2030
Key Terms
Stock Option (right to buy), restricted stock, vesting, expiration date, +1 more
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Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (right to buy)"
restricted stock financial
"Represents grant of 1,263 shares of restricted stock, vesting 100% on March 15, 2029."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
vesting financial
"vesting in 25% annual increments beginning March 15, 2027 and each anniversary thereafter"
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.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date: 2036-03-31T00:00:00.000Z"
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did Ulta Beauty (ULTA) disclose in this Form 4 for Rene G. Casares?
Ulta Beauty reported that Chief Legal Officer Rene G. Casares received new equity awards, including stock options and restricted stock. These grants are compensation-related and increase his direct ownership stake in Ulta Beauty common stock.
How many Ulta Beauty (ULTA) stock options were granted to Rene G. Casares?
Rene G. Casares received stock options covering 4,298 shares of Ulta Beauty common stock. These options have an exercise price of $522.71 per share and expire on March 31, 2036, with vesting spread over four annual installments.
What are the vesting terms for Rene G. Casares’s Ulta Beauty stock options?
The options granted to Rene G. Casares vest in 25% annual increments. Vesting begins on March 15, 2027, and continues on each anniversary through March 15, 2030, aligning the award with multi-year service at Ulta Beauty.
What restricted stock did Rene G. Casares receive from Ulta Beauty (ULTA)?
Casares received 1,263 shares of restricted Ulta Beauty common stock. According to the disclosure, these restricted shares vest 100% on March 15, 2029, representing a long-term equity compensation component tied to his continued employment.
Are the Ulta Beauty (ULTA) equity awards to Rene G. Casares open-market purchases?
No. The Form 4 classifies both transactions under code A as grant or award acquisitions. They represent compensation-related stock option and restricted stock grants from Ulta Beauty, not open-market share purchases or sales by Casares.