West Pharmaceutical (WST) SVP awarded restricted stock units and options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Poussot Rodolphe Jean reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
West Pharmaceutical Services senior vice president of Strategy & Corporate Development Rodolphe Jean Poussot received equity awards on March 1, 2026. He was granted 437 restricted stock units, each representing one share of common stock, and stock options for 1,040 shares. Both awards vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Poussot Rodolphe Jean
Role
SVP, Strategy & Corporate Dev
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Rst. Stock Unit | 437 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option (Right to Buy) | 1,040 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Rst. Stock Unit — 437 shares (Direct);
Stock Option (Right to Buy) — 1,040 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of WST common stock. The restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027. The stock option vests in four equal annual installments beginning on March 1, 2027.
FAQ
What equity awards did WST executive Rodolphe Jean Poussot receive?
He received 437 restricted stock units and stock options for 1,040 shares. Both awards were granted as derivative securities and represent additional compensation tied to West Pharmaceutical Services common stock, subject to future vesting conditions.
When do the restricted stock units granted to WST executive vest?
The 437 restricted stock units vest in four equal annual installments beginning March 1, 2027. This means one-quarter of the units convert into common shares each year over four years, if applicable service or other conditions are met.
How do the stock options granted to the WST executive vest?
The stock options covering 1,040 shares vest in four equal annual installments starting March 1, 2027. Each year, one-quarter of the options become exercisable, aligning the executive’s potential ownership with longer-term company performance and retention.
Is the Form 4 transaction for WST an acquisition or a sale?
The Form 4 reports acquisitions of derivative securities through grants, not open-market buying or selling. Both transactions are coded as awards (code A) and increase the executive’s potential future ownership in West Pharmaceutical Services common stock upon vesting or exercise.
Does the WST executive directly hold the reported equity awards?
Yes. The filing identifies the ownership of both the restricted stock units and stock options as direct. There is no footnote indicating that another entity, such as a trust or LLC, holds voting or investment authority over these awards.