UPS (NYSE: UPS) officer vests RSUs, withholds shares to cover taxes
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC executive Matthew W. Guffey reported routine equity compensation activity involving UPS Class A common stock and restricted stock units. He exercised 2,667.8342 restricted stock units, which convert into Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis for no cash consideration.
To cover tax obligations, 1,189.0000 Class A shares were withheld at a price of $100.7800 per share, a tax-withholding disposition rather than an open-market sale. After these transactions, he directly holds 9,769.5585 Class A shares, including 262.6176 shares in his 401(k) account, and 8,001.0000 restricted stock units remain outstanding, vesting 25% in May 2026, 25% in May 2027 and 50% in May 2028.
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Insider Trade Summary
2,667.834 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Guffey Matthew W
Role
CHF Commercial & Strategy Off
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 2,667.834 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 2,667.834 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 1,189 | $100.78 | $120K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 8,001 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 9,769.559 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 262.6176 shares in the reporting person's 401(k) account. Restricted stock units convert into shares of UPS Class A common stock on a one for one basis for no cash consideration. Restricted stock units vest 25% in May 2026, 25% in May 2027 and 50% in May 2028. Current vesting represents the first tranche of the 3 year vesting cycle. Includes units credited upon the payment of dividends on the underlying Class A common stock.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 2,667.8342 units
Tax-withholding shares: 1,189.0000 shares
Tax-withholding price: $100.7800 per share
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7 metrics
RSUs exercised
2,667.8342 units
Restricted stock units converted one-for-one into Class A common stock
Tax-withholding shares
1,189.0000 shares
Shares delivered to cover tax liability on vesting event
Tax-withholding price
$100.7800 per share
Price used for tax-withholding disposition of Class A shares
Shares held after
9,769.5585 shares
Total UPS Class A shares directly held following transactions
401(k) shares
262.6176 shares
Portion of holdings in the reporting person’s 401(k) account
RSUs remaining
8,001.0000 units
Restricted stock units outstanding after current vesting tranche
Vesting schedule
25% 2026, 25% 2027, 50% 2028
Future vesting of remaining restricted stock units in May of each year
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, derivative exercise/conversion, 401(k) account
4 terms
Restricted stock units financial
"Restricted stock units convert into shares of UPS Class A common stock on a one for one basis"
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.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
derivative exercise/conversion financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
401(k) account financial
"Includes 262.6176 shares in the reporting person's 401(k) account."
FAQ
What insider transactions did UPS executive Matthew W. Guffey report on this Form 4 for UPS?
Matthew W. Guffey reported exercising 2,667.8342 restricted stock units into UPS Class A common shares and a related tax-withholding disposition of 1,189.0000 shares. These actions reflect routine equity compensation vesting and associated tax payments rather than open-market buying or selling activity.
How many restricted stock units does Matthew W. Guffey still have after this UPS Form 4?
Following the reported transactions, Matthew W. Guffey holds 8,001.0000 restricted stock units. These units convert one-for-one into UPS Class A common stock for no cash consideration and vest 25% in May 2026, 25% in May 2027 and 50% in May 2028.
What is the vesting schedule for Matthew W. Guffey’s remaining UPS restricted stock units?
The remaining 8,001.0000 restricted stock units vest over three years: 25% in May 2026, 25% in May 2027 and 50% in May 2028. The current Form 4 reflects the first tranche of this three-year vesting cycle, with additional tranches scheduled in later years.