Ulta Beauty (ULTA) SVP receives new stock options and restricted shares
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ulta Beauty senior executive Christopher Lialios received new equity awards, increasing his direct stake in the company. On March 31, 2026, he was granted options to buy 757 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 March 15, 2027 through March 15, 2030. He also received 519 shares of restricted stock that vest 100% on March 15, 2029. Following the restricted stock grant, his direct common stock holdings total 3,550 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Lialios Christopher
Role
SVP, Controller (P. Acct Ofc.)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (right to buy) | 757 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 519 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Option (right to buy) — 757 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 3,550 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents grant of 519 shares of restricted stock, vesting 100% on March 15, 2029. The options, representing an initial right to purchase a total of 757 shares, vesting in 25% annual increments beginning March 15, 2027 and each anniversary thereafter through March 15, 2030.
Key Figures
Stock options granted: 757 options
Option exercise price: $522.71 per share
Option expiration: March 31, 2036
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8 metrics
Stock options granted
757 options
Grant on March 31, 2026, right to buy common stock
Option exercise price
$522.71 per share
Exercise price for 757 stock options
Option expiration
March 31, 2036
Expiration date of granted stock options
Restricted shares granted
519 shares
Restricted stock grant on March 31, 2026
Restricted stock vesting date
March 15, 2029
100% vesting of 519 restricted shares
Post-grant common holdings
3,550 shares
Direct Ulta Beauty common stock after restricted grant
Option vesting schedule start
March 15, 2027
First 25% tranche of options vests
Option vesting completion
March 15, 2030
Final 25% tranche of options vests
Key Terms
restricted stock, Stock Option (right to buy), vesting, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock financial
"Represents grant of 519 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.
Stock Option (right to buy) financial
"security_title: Stock Option (right to buy)"
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price: 522.7100"
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
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.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Ulta Beauty (ULTA) report for Christopher Lialios?
Ulta Beauty reported that SVP and Principal Accounting Officer Christopher Lialios received equity awards. He was granted 757 stock options and 519 restricted shares on March 31, 2026, increasing his directly held common stock to 3,550 shares.
What are the terms of Christopher Lialios’s new Ulta Beauty stock options?
Lialios received stock options covering 757 Ulta Beauty shares at a $522.71 exercise price. The options vest in 25% annual installments starting March 15, 2027 and on each anniversary through March 15, 2030, and expire on March 31, 2036.