Western Alliance (NYSE: WAL) exec exercises 415 cash-settled RSUs, holds 29,068 shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Western Alliance Bancorporation reported that CBO for Regional Banking Tim R. Bruckner exercised compensation-related awards and settled them in cash. On the reported date, he exercised derivative awards equivalent to 415 shares of common stock while corresponding dispositions to the issuer occurred at $81.81 per share, resulting in no net open-market buying or selling.
After these transactions, Bruckner directly owns 29,068 shares of common stock. The filing also shows ongoing grants of cash settled restricted stock units, each economically equivalent to one common share, vesting monthly in 36 equal installments between March 2024 and February 2029.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
415 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
9 txns
Insider
Bruckner Tim R
Role
CBO for Regional Banking
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units | 158 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units | 115 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units | 142 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 158 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 158 | $81.81 | $13K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 115 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 115 | $81.81 | $9K |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 142 | $0.00 | -- |
| Disposition | Common Stock | 142 | $81.81 | $12K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units — 1,271 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 29,226 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2024 and ending February 2027. Each unit is the economic equivalent of one share of Western Alliance Bancorporation common stock. These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2025 and ending February 2028. These units vest and are payable solely in cash as follows: 1/36th on the 15th day of each month during the 36-month period beginning March 2026 and ending February 2029.
Key Figures
Derivative exercises: 415 shares equivalent
Disposition price: $81.81 per share
Direct holdings after transactions: 29,068 shares
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6 metrics
Derivative exercises
415 shares equivalent
Total underlying common stock from exercised awards on transaction date
Disposition price
$81.81 per share
Price for issuer dispositions of common stock on transaction date
Direct holdings after transactions
29,068 shares
Common stock directly owned by Tim Bruckner following reported activity
RSUs remaining (Grant beginning March 2024)
4,535 units
Cash settled RSUs vesting monthly from March 2024 to February 2027
RSUs remaining (Grant beginning March 2025)
2,298 units
Cash settled RSUs vesting monthly from March 2025 to February 2028
RSUs remaining (Grant beginning March 2026)
1,271 units
Cash settled RSUs vesting monthly from March 2026 to February 2029
Key Terms
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units, Disposition to issuer, Exercise or conversion of derivative security, economic equivalent of one share, +1 more
5 terms
Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Cash Settled Restricted Stock Units" with economic equivalence to common stock"
Cash-settled restricted stock units are employee compensation promises that mirror the value of company shares but pay out in cash instead of delivering actual stock once the units vest. Think of them as a future paycheck tied to the company’s share price that is paid after time or performance conditions are met. Investors watch them because they create future cash obligations for the company and avoid share dilution, both of which can affect earnings, cash flow and per-share metrics.
Disposition to issuer financial
"transaction_code_description: "Disposition to issuer" for common stock entries"
Exercise or conversion of derivative security financial
"transaction_code_description: "Exercise or conversion of derivative security" on multiple transactions"
vest and are payable solely in cash financial
"Footnotes explain these units vest and are payable solely in cash over 36 months"
FAQ
What insider transactions did WAL executive Tim Bruckner report on this Form 4?
Tim Bruckner reported exercising awards economically equivalent to 415 Western Alliance shares and corresponding dispositions to the issuer at $81.81 per share. These were compensation-related settlements rather than open-market trades and did not change his net position through market buying or selling.
Were Tim Bruckner’s WAL transactions open-market stock sales or purchases?
The Form 4 shows no open-market purchases or sales by Tim Bruckner. Instead, it reports exercises of derivative awards and dispositions to the issuer at $81.81 per share, reflecting compensation-related settlements rather than traditional market trading activity in Western Alliance stock.
What are cash settled restricted stock units in the WAL Form 4 filing?
The filing describes cash settled restricted stock units that are paid solely in cash and are each economically equivalent to one Western Alliance common share. They vest monthly in equal installments over 36 months, tying Bruckner’s compensation to the company’s share value without issuing actual shares.
What vesting schedule applies to Tim Bruckner’s WAL cash settled RSUs?
The cash settled restricted stock units vest and pay in cash in 36 equal monthly installments. One grant vests from March 2024 to February 2027, a second from March 2025 to February 2028, and a third from March 2026 to February 2029, aligning vesting with multi-year service.