Vertiv (VRT) CLO adds dividend-equivalent stock units to holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Gill Stephanie L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vertiv Holdings Co Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary Stephanie L. Gill reported an automatic grant of 5.33 shares of Class A Common Stock as dividend-equivalent stock units on her existing restricted stock units. These units vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs.
After this grant, she holds a total of 34,424.49 Class A Common Stock-equivalent shares directly, including shares, RSUs and DSUs, plus 2,015.88 shares held indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan. The filing reflects routine compensation-related accruals rather than open-market buying or selling.
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Gill Stephanie L
Role
Chief Legal Officer & Corp Sec
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 5.33 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 34,424.49 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 2,015.88 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)
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. Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements.
Key Figures
Dividend-equivalent units granted: 5.33 shares
Direct holdings after transaction: 34,424.49 shares
Indirect 401(k) holdings: 2,015.88 shares
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5 metrics
Dividend-equivalent units granted
5.33 shares
Automatic DSU accrual on RSUs on 2026-03-26
Direct holdings after transaction
34,424.49 shares
Class A Common Stock including shares, RSUs and DSUs
Indirect 401(k) holdings
2,015.88 shares
Class A Common Stock held by 401(k) plan
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Dividend-equivalent stock units credited at no cost
Acquire transactions in filing
1 transaction
Grant, award, or other acquisition code A
Key Terms
dividend-equivalent stock units, DSUs, RSUs, 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, +1 more
5 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.
DSUs financial
"Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units"
DSUs, or Deferred Share Units, are a form of long-term pay where employees or directors receive a promise of company shares or cash at a later date instead of immediate salary. Think of them as an IOU for future stock that vests over time and converts into actual shares or cash, so they matter to investors because they can increase the number of outstanding shares (dilution) and reveal how management’s pay is tied to company performance.
RSUs financial
"Represents the automatic accrual of dividend-equivalent stock units ("DSUs") on the reporting person's restricted stock units ("RSUs")"
RSUs, or restricted stock units, are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation. They are typically awarded with certain restrictions, such as a waiting period before they can be fully owned or sold, similar to earning a gift that becomes fully yours over time. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock offerings and reflect how much the company relies on stock-based incentives to attract and retain talent.
2020 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"Pursuant to the terms of the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, fractional shares will be settled in cash"
401(k) plan financial
"Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Vertiv (VRT) report for Stephanie L. Gill?
Vertiv reported that Chief Legal Officer Stephanie L. Gill received 5.33 Class A Common Stock dividend-equivalent stock units. These DSUs accrued automatically on her restricted stock units and will vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, reflecting routine equity compensation.
Was the Vertiv (VRT) insider transaction an open-market buy or sell?
No, the Vertiv insider transaction was not an open-market buy or sell. The Form 4 shows a grant of 5.33 dividend-equivalent stock units tied to existing restricted stock units, with a per-share price of $0.00, indicating compensation-related accrual rather than market trading.
What are dividend-equivalent stock units (DSUs) in Vertiv’s Form 4 filing?
Dividend-equivalent stock units are additional units credited when dividends are paid on underlying shares. In Vertiv’s case, DSUs automatically accrued on Stephanie L. Gill’s restricted stock units and will vest on the same schedule, with any fractional shares settled in cash under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.
What role does Stephanie L. Gill hold at Vertiv (VRT) in this insider filing?
In this Form 4, Stephanie L. Gill is identified as Vertiv’s Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary. The reported transactions relate to her equity-based compensation, including restricted stock units, dividend-equivalent stock units, and holdings in the company’s 401(k) plan.