[Form 4] USA Rare Earth, Inc. Warrant Insider Trading Activity
USA Rare Earth (USAR) reported a Form 4 showing that William Robert Steele Jr., the company's Chief Financial Officer and a director, was granted 90,992 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 08/13/2025. Each RSU represents the right to receive one share of common stock upon settlement. The filing shows the RSUs are held directly by Steele and that 90,992 shares would be issued upon settlement. Portions of the award vest in scheduled tranches: one award vests in two equal tranches on May 20, 2026 and May 20, 2027; the other vests in three equal tranches on May 20, 2026, May 20, 2027, and May 20, 2028. If vesting falls in a closed trading window, vesting will occur on the first open trading day under the company policy.
- 90,992 RSUs granted to the CFO, demonstrating executive compensation alignment with shareholder interests
- Multi-year vesting schedule (2026–2028) supports retention and long-term alignment
- Trading-window adjustment clause ensures vesting complies with the company Insider Trading Policy and tax rules
- 90,992 shares will convert to common stock upon settlement, increasing the number of outstanding shares
- Vesting contingent on trading windows may delay settlement dates if vesting falls during closed periods
Insights
TL;DR: CFO received 90,992 RSUs that convert to common stock over 2026-2028, adding potential share issuance.
The Form 4 documents a compensation grant to the CFO consisting of 90,992 restricted stock units granted on 08/13/2025. Each RSU converts to one share of common stock at settlement, and the filing shows the RSUs as directly beneficially owned following the grant. Vesting schedules are explicit: one tranche splits into two equal vesting events (May 20, 2026 and May 20, 2027) and the other into three equal annual vesting events through May 20, 2028. The filing also notes standard trading-window adjustments to vesting dates.
TL;DR: Award aligns executive compensation with future performance via multi-year vesting and trading-window protections.
The RSU structure shown in the Form 4 uses time-based vesting across two and three tranche schedules, a common governance practice to promote retention and alignment with shareholder interests. The filing records the grant as direct beneficial ownership and includes safeguards that postpone vesting into the next open trading window if vesting dates fall during blackout periods, reflecting compliance with the issuer's Insider Trading Policy and tax-timing considerations.