UPS (NYSE: UPS) president exercises RSUs and uses shares to pay taxes
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC President, US Operations Nando Cesarone reported routine equity compensation activity. He exercised 3,551.5808 restricted stock units into shares of Class A Common Stock for no cash consideration and had 1,582 shares withheld to cover tax obligations at $100.78 per share.
After these transactions, he directly owns 45,089.0195 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1 share of Class B Common Stock. Footnotes state the restricted stock units convert into Class A shares on a one-for-one basis and vest 25% in May 2026, 25% in May 2027, and 50% in May 2028, with this event representing the first vesting tranche.
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Insider Trade Summary
3,551.581 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
Cesarone Nando
Role
President, US Operations
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 3,551.581 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Class A Common Stock | 3,551.581 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Class A Common Stock | 1,582 | $100.78 | $159K |
| holding | Class B Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 10,655 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 45,089.02 shares (Direct, null);
Class B Common Stock — 1 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes 341.4457 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: 3,551.5808 shares
Tax-withholding shares: 1,582 shares
Tax-withholding price: $100.78 per share
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7 metrics
RSUs exercised
3,551.5808 shares
Restricted stock units converted into Class A Common Stock
Tax-withholding shares
1,582 shares
Shares delivered to cover tax liability
Tax-withholding price
$100.78 per share
Value applied to tax-withheld Class A shares
Post-transaction Class A holdings
45,089.0195 shares
Direct Class A Common Stock after transactions
Post-transaction Class B holdings
1 share
Direct Class B Common Stock after transactions
Remaining RSUs
10,655 units
Restricted stock units after the reported conversion
401(k) UPS shares
341.4457 shares
Shares held in 401(k) account
Key Terms
Restricted stock units, tax-withholding disposition, Class A Common Stock, Class B Common Stock, +1 more
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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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Restricted stock units convert into shares of UPS Class A common stock on a one for one basis"
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.
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title: "Class B Common Stock""
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
401(k) account financial
"Includes 341.4457 shares in the reporting person's 401(k) account."
FAQ
What insider activity did UPS (UPS) disclose for Nando Cesarone?
UPS disclosed that executive Nando Cesarone exercised 3,551.5808 restricted stock units into Class A Common Stock. As part of this routine equity compensation event, 1,582 shares were withheld to cover tax obligations, with the remainder increasing his direct share ownership in UPS.
Was the UPS (UPS) insider transaction an open-market buy or sell?
The UPS insider activity was not an open-market trade. It involved the exercise of restricted stock units into Class A shares and a tax-withholding disposition of 1,582 shares, meaning shares were withheld to pay taxes rather than sold in the market.
How do the UPS (UPS) restricted stock units held by Cesarone vest over time?
Cesarone’s restricted stock units vest over three years: 25% in May 2026, another 25% in May 2027, and the remaining 50% in May 2028. The filing notes the current event represents the first tranche under this three-year vesting schedule.
What is the conversion ratio for UPS (UPS) restricted stock units reported in this filing?
The filing states that the restricted stock units convert into UPS Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis for no cash consideration. This means each vested unit delivers one Class A share when it converts, according to the footnote description.