Wyndham CCO gets stock award, pays taxes in shares
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
WYNDHAM HOTELS & RESORTS, INC. Chief Commercial Officer Scott R. Strickland reported routine equity compensation activity. He received 1,694 shares of common stock at no cost upon vesting of previously granted restricted stock units under the company’s 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan.
To cover associated tax liabilities from this vesting, 867 shares of common stock were withheld rather than sold on the open market. After these compensation and tax-withholding entries, Strickland directly holds 46,550 shares of Wyndham common stock.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Strickland Scott R.
Role
Chief Commercial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,694 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Common Stock | 867 | $85.88 | $74K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 89,984 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Common stock acquired under the Issuer's 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan on vesting of previously-granted restricted stock units which vested on April 26, 2026.
- F2. Represents shares of common stock.
- F3. Common stock withheld as payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of restricted stock units granted in accordance with Rule 16b-3.
- F4. Represents restricted stock units.
Key Figures
RSU shares vested: 1,694 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 867 shares
Tax withholding reference price: $85.88 per share
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5 metrics
RSU shares vested
1,694 shares
Common stock acquired upon vesting of restricted stock units on April 26, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes
867 shares
Common stock withheld to pay tax liability on RSU vesting
Tax withholding reference price
$85.88 per share
Price per share used for 867-share tax-withholding disposition
Post-transaction holdings
46,550 shares
Direct Wyndham common stock held by Scott R. Strickland after reported transactions
Holding entry prior balance
44,301 shares
Common stock directly held in a holding entry dated April 26, 2026
Key Terms
restricted stock units, 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan, tax liability, Rule 16b-3, +1 more
5 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Common stock acquired under the Issuer's 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan on vesting of previously-granted restricted stock units"
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.
2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan financial
"Common stock acquired under the Issuer's 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan on vesting of previously-granted restricted stock units"
tax liability financial
"Common stock withheld as payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of restricted stock units"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"Common stock withheld as payment of tax liability incident to the vesting of restricted stock units granted in accordance with Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
FAQ
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What insider transactions did Wyndham (WH) report for Scott R. Strickland?
Wyndham disclosed that Chief Commercial Officer Scott R. Strickland received 1,694 shares of common stock from vested restricted stock units, and 867 shares were withheld to pay taxes. These entries reflect routine equity compensation and tax withholding, not an open-market stock purchase or sale.
Were Scott R. Strickland’s Wyndham (WH) transactions open-market buys or sells?
No, the Form 4 shows no open-market buying or selling. Strickland’s activity consists of a share grant from vested restricted stock units and a tax-withholding disposition, where 867 shares were withheld to satisfy tax obligations rather than sold on the open market.
What is the role of restricted stock units in this Wyndham (WH) Form 4?
The filing states that previously granted restricted stock units vested and converted into 1,694 common shares under Wyndham’s 2018 Amended and Restated Equity and Incentive Plan. This conversion is a standard equity compensation mechanism for executives, triggered when vesting conditions are met.
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