Vertiv (VRT) President EMEA receives automatic dividend-equivalent stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ryan Paul reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vertiv Holdings Co executive Ryan Paul, President EMEA, reported an automatic grant of 2.41 shares of Class A Common Stock in the form of dividend-equivalent stock units on his existing restricted stock units. These dividend-equivalent units vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs.
After this award, Paul holds a total of 18,631.9 shares, RSUs and DSUs in aggregate. Any fractional shares under the company’s 2020 Stock Incentive Plan will be settled in cash rather than stock.
Positive
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Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Ryan Paul
Role
President EMEA
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 2.41 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 18,631.9 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units ("RSUs"). The DSUs will become vested on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs. Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares will be settled in cash. Includes shares, RSUs and DSUs.
Key Figures
Dividend-equivalent units granted: 2.41 shares
Total holdings after transaction: 18,631.9 shares/units
Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share
3 metrics
Dividend-equivalent units granted
2.41 shares
Automatic DSU accrual on RSUs on 2026-06-25
Total holdings after transaction
18,631.9 shares/units
Aggregate of shares, RSUs and DSUs held by Ryan Paul
Transaction price per share
$0.0000 per share
Grant, award, or other acquisition (no cash paid by insider)
Key Terms
dividend-equivalent stock units, restricted stock units, 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares
4 terms
dividend-equivalent stock units financial
"Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units"
Dividend-equivalent stock units are compensation units that track the dividend payments an investor would receive on a share, but are paid to an employee or holder in cash or additional units instead of actual shares. They matter to investors because they represent a company obligation that can affect cash flow and shareholder dilution over time, and they reveal how a company rewards insiders in ways that mimic its dividend policy — like giving a paycheck that follows the company’s dividend stream.
restricted stock units financial
"Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units ("RSUs")"
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.
2020 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares will be settled in cash"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Vertiv (VRT) report for Ryan Paul?
Vertiv reported that President EMEA Ryan Paul received 2.41 Class A Common Stock dividend-equivalent stock units. These units accrued automatically on his restricted stock units and will vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs.
Was Ryan Paul’s Vertiv (VRT) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 shows no market purchase or sale. Instead, Ryan Paul received an automatic grant of dividend-equivalent stock units tied to existing restricted stock units, categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition.
What are dividend-equivalent stock units (DSUs) in the Vertiv (VRT) filing?
Dividend-equivalent stock units represent credits that mirror dividends on restricted stock units. For Ryan Paul, these DSUs accrue automatically on his RSUs and will vest at the same time as the underlying RSUs according to the company’s equity plan.