WillScot (WSC) awards 6,317 restricted common shares to director
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Upchurch Michael W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
WillScot Holdings Corp director Michael W. Upchurch received a grant of 6,317 shares of restricted common stock as part of the company’s annual compensation program for non-executive directors. The award was made under the WillScot Holdings Corp 2020 Incentive Award Plan at a grant price of $0.00 per share.
According to the award terms, all restrictions on these shares lapse in full one year from the grant date, meaning the shares vest after one year if conditions are met. Following this grant, Upchurch directly holds a total of 52,169 shares of WillScot common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Upchurch Michael W
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 6,317 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 52,169 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted shares granted: 6,317 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Shares held after grant: 52,169 shares
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4 metrics
Restricted shares granted
6,317 shares
Restricted stock award to director on June 4, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Compensation grant under 2020 Incentive Award Plan
Shares held after grant
52,169 shares
Total direct holdings of common stock following transaction
Vesting period
1 year
Restrictions on restricted shares lapse one year from grant date
Key Terms
Restricted stock, 2020 Incentive Award Plan, Restricted Stock Award Agreement, annual compensation program, +1 more
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Restricted stock financial
"Restricted stock granted pursuant to the WillScot Holdings Corp. 2020 Incentive Award Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
2020 Incentive Award Plan financial
"Restricted stock granted pursuant to the WillScot Holdings Corp. 2020 Incentive Award Plan"
Restricted Stock Award Agreement financial
"and a Restricted Stock Award Agreement between the Issuer and Mr. Upchurch"
A restricted stock award agreement is a legal contract that grants someone company shares that are subject to limits — for example, they may only become fully owned after working at the company for a set time, meeting performance goals, or otherwise satisfying conditions. For investors, these agreements matter because they shape insider incentives, future share dilution when restrictions lift, and company compensation costs; think of it like a gift locked in a box that opens only after certain conditions are met.
annual compensation program financial
"These shares comprise part of the Issuer's annual compensation program for non-executive directors"
non-executive directors financial
"These shares comprise part of the Issuer's annual compensation program for non-executive directors"
Non-executive directors are board members who do not work for the company day-to-day but oversee management, like an independent referee watching a game rather than playing. They matter to investors because they provide impartial checks on executive decisions, help shape long-term strategy, monitor risks and financial reporting, and guard shareholder interests—contributing to better governance and reducing the chance of mismanagement or conflicts of interest.
FAQ
What did WillScot (WSC) director Michael W. Upchurch report in this Form 4?
He reported receiving 6,317 shares of restricted common stock as a compensation grant. The award came at a price of $0.00 per share and was issued under WillScot’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan for non-executive directors.
Is the WillScot (WSC) Form 4 transaction a purchase or a compensation grant?
The transaction is a compensation grant, not a market purchase. Michael W. Upchurch received 6,317 restricted shares at $0.00 per share as part of WillScot’s annual compensation program for non-executive directors under the 2020 Incentive Award Plan.
What plan governs the restricted stock grant reported for WillScot (WSC)?
The grant was made under the WillScot Holdings Corp 2020 Incentive Award Plan. The footnote states the award is documented in a Restricted Stock Award Agreement and forms part of the issuer’s annual compensation program for non-executive directors.
Does the WillScot (WSC) director pay anything for the restricted stock grant?
No cash payment is indicated for this award. The Form 4 shows a transaction price per share of $0.00 for the 6,317 restricted shares, reflecting that it is a compensation grant rather than an open-market purchase of WillScot common stock.