Unusual Machines (UMAC) director gets 2,784-share restricted stock grant
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Unusual Machines, Inc. director Robert Paul Lowry reported an equity award and updated holdings. On May 20, 2026, an indirect account, Support Services Group LLC, acquired 2,784 shares of restricted common stock at $0.00 per share, fully vested and granted under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. After these entries, Lowry held 155,635 shares of common stock directly and 10,193 shares indirectly through Support Services Group LLC, reflecting a routine compensation-related grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Lowry Robert Paul
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,784 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 10,193 shares (Indirect, By Support Services Group LLC);
Common Stock — 155,635 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The grant of the Issuer's restricted common stock was exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved by the Issuer's Board of Directors. The shares of restricted common stock are fully vested and subject to execution of the Issuer's standard Restricted Stock Agreement. The shares of restricted common stock were granted under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan. The Reporting Person is the sole owner and holds voting and dispositive control of Support Services Group LLC.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 2,784 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after: 155,635 shares
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Restricted stock grant
2,784 shares
Grant of restricted common stock on May 20, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Price for 2,784-share restricted stock award
Direct holdings after
155,635 shares
Common stock held directly after reported transactions
Indirect holdings after
10,193 shares
Common stock held indirectly via Support Services Group LLC
Key Terms
restricted common stock, Section 16(b), Rule 16b-3, 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, +1 more
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restricted common stock financial
"The shares of restricted common stock are fully vested and subject to execution of the Issuer's standard Restricted Stock Agreement."
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
Section 16(b) regulatory
"The grant of the Issuer's restricted common stock was exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"was exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 by virtue of Rule 16b-3 promulgated thereunder, as it was approved by the Issuer's Board of Directors."
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
2022 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"The shares of restricted common stock were granted under the Issuer's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan."
voting and dispositive control financial
"The Reporting Person is the sole owner and holds voting and dispositive control of Support Services Group LLC."
FAQ
What insider transaction did Unusual Machines (UMAC) report for Robert Paul Lowry?
Unusual Machines reported that director Robert Paul Lowry received an award of 2,784 shares of restricted common stock. The grant was a compensation-related acquisition, not an open-market trade, and was made at $0.00 per share under the company’s equity incentive plan.
Was the Unusual Machines (UMAC) stock grant to Robert Paul Lowry an open-market purchase?
No, the 2,784-share grant to Robert Paul Lowry was not an open-market purchase. It was a grant of restricted common stock at $0.00 per share, approved by the Board and issued under Unusual Machines’ 2022 Equity Incentive Plan as part of director compensation.
Why is the Unusual Machines (UMAC) stock grant to Robert Paul Lowry exempt from Section 16(b)?
The stock grant to Robert Paul Lowry is exempt from Section 16(b) short-swing profit rules because it qualifies under Rule 16b-3. The grant was approved by Unusual Machines’ Board of Directors and made under the company’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan as director compensation.