Walker & Dunlop (WD) CEO awarded 40.042 dividend equivalent rights
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walker William M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. reported that Chairman & CEO William M. Walker received a grant of 40.042 dividend equivalent rights on June 4, 2026. Each right is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and accrued on restricted stock units he holds.
After this award, Walker holds a total of 191.8184 dividend equivalent rights. These rights vest proportionately with the related restricted stock units, meaning they follow the same vesting schedule rather than being immediately exercisable.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Walker William M
Role
Chairman & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 40.042 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 191.818 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of the Company. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units held by the reporting person and vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate.
Key Figures
Dividend equivalent rights granted: 40.042 rights
Total dividend equivalent rights held: 191.8184 rights
Transaction price per right: $0.0000 per right
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5 metrics
Dividend equivalent rights granted
40.042 rights
Grant to William M. Walker on June 4, 2026
Total dividend equivalent rights held
191.8184 rights
Holdings after reported transaction
Transaction price per right
$0.0000 per right
Grant/award acquisition, non-cash compensation
Underlying security
40.042 shares common stock equivalent
Each right equals one share of common stock
Derivative transactions in filing
1 transaction
Single derivative grant reported in summary
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock units, Common Stock
3 terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
restricted stock units financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units held by the reporting person"
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.
Common Stock financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of the Company"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Walker & Dunlop (WD) report in this Form 4?
Walker & Dunlop reported that Chairman & CEO William M. Walker received 40.042 dividend equivalent rights. These rights are tied to his existing restricted stock units and are economically equivalent to shares of common stock, following the same vesting schedule as the underlying units.
How many dividend equivalent rights does William M. Walker hold after this transaction?
After the June 4, 2026 grant, William M. Walker holds 191.8184 dividend equivalent rights. This total reflects all such rights credited to him, each economically equivalent to one share of Walker & Dunlop common stock, accruing on his restricted stock units over time.
What are dividend equivalent rights in Walker & Dunlop (WD) stock-based compensation?
Dividend equivalent rights are awards economically equivalent to one share of common stock. For Walker & Dunlop, they accrue on restricted stock units held by the reporting person and provide dividend-like value, vesting in step with the related restricted stock units rather than vesting immediately.
Do the Walker & Dunlop dividend equivalent rights vest immediately for William M. Walker?
The dividend equivalent rights do not vest immediately. According to the disclosure, they vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate, meaning vesting occurs over time on the same schedule as those underlying restricted stock unit awards.
Was there any cash paid for the Walker & Dunlop dividend equivalent rights grant?
No cash was paid for the grant; the transaction price per dividend equivalent right is reported as 0.0000. This indicates the rights were awarded as part of William M. Walker’s stock-based compensation rather than purchased in an open-market or cash-based transaction.