Vertiv (VRT) executive Shen Wei gets small DSU grant, holds 3,319.62 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Shen Wei reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vertiv Holdings Co executive Shen Wei reported a small equity-based compensation accrual. Shen Wei, President for Greater China, received 0.42 dividend-equivalent stock units on existing restricted stock units, with no cash paid per share. These units will vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs.
After this grant, Shen Wei holds 3,319.62 Class A Common Stock shares directly, including shares, RSUs and DSUs, plus 24.44 shares indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan. The filing does not show any open‑market buying or selling, only routine plan-related and award transactions.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Shen Wei
Role
President, Greater China
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 0.42 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 3,319.62 shares (Direct, null);
Class A Common Stock — 24.44 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 stock units granted: 0.42 units
Direct Class A holdings after transaction: 3,319.62 shares
Indirect 401(k) holdings: 24.44 shares
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4 metrics
Dividend-equivalent stock units granted
0.42 units
Automatic DSU accrual on RSUs for Shen Wei
Direct Class A holdings after transaction
3,319.62 shares
Total direct holdings including shares, RSUs and DSUs
Indirect 401(k) holdings
24.44 shares
Shares held through Vertiv 401(k) plan
Transaction price per DSU
$0.0000 per unit
Grant, award, or other acquisition (code A)
Key Terms
dividend-equivalent stock units, restricted stock units, 401(k) plan, 2020 Stock Incentive Plan
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
"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.
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.
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) executive Shen Wei report?
Shen Wei reported a small equity award of 0.42 dividend-equivalent stock units. These units accrued automatically on existing restricted stock units and will vest on the same schedule as the underlying RSUs, with no open-market purchase or sale involved.
What are dividend-equivalent stock units (DSUs) in Vertiv’s Form 4 for VRT?
Dividend-equivalent stock units are credits that mirror dividends on existing restricted stock units. In this case, 0.42 DSUs were automatically accrued on Shen Wei’s RSUs and will vest on the same timetable, with fractional shares settled in cash under the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan.
Did Shen Wei buy or sell Vertiv (VRT) stock on the open market?
The filing does not show any open-market buys or sells by Shen Wei. It reports an automatic accrual of 0.42 dividend-equivalent stock units and share accumulation in a 401(k) plan, both categorized as exempt or compensation-related plan transactions.