WTW CFO reports RSU grant and tax withholding
Willis Towers Watson Chief Financial Officer Andrew Jay Krasner reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding in ordinary shares.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Willis Towers Watson Chief Financial Officer Andrew Jay Krasner reported routine equity compensation and related tax withholding in ordinary shares. He received 2,360.399 time-based restricted share units, which vest in equal parts on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.
To cover taxes on previously granted RSUs that vested and settled, 289.429 shares were withheld by the company at about $297.64 per share. Following these transactions, Krasner holds about 4,460.124 shares directly and 19,515.7268 shares indirectly through a revocable trust, including shares from dividend equivalent rights.
Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Krasner Andrew Jay
Role
Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Price or Tax Liability | Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share | 289.429 | $297.64 | $86K |
| Grant/Award | Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share | 2,360.399 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| holding | Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share — 4,460.124 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares, nominal value $0.000304635 per share — 19,515.7268 shares (Indirect, Revocable Trust)
Footnotes (4)
- F1. Comprised of 2,360.3990 time-based restricted share units ("RSUs"), which represent the right to receive ordinary shares, par value $0.000304635 per share, of the Issuer. The RSUs shall vest ratably over a three-year period as of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date.
- F2. Includes 21 shares relating to dividend equivalent rights that previously accrued on the reporting person's RSU awards and were not included in the prior Form 4 due to processing and settlement on April 21, 2026.
- F3. Withholding of shares by Issuer incident to the tax payment related to the vesting and settlement of RSUs granted on April 20, 2025.
- F4. Reflects the transfer of shares to the reporting person's revocable trust following the vesting and settlement reported in this Form 4.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 2,360.399 RSUs
Tax withholding shares: 289.429 shares
Withholding price: $297.64 per share
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6 metrics
RSU grant size
2,360.399 RSUs
Time-based award to CFO, vests over three years
Tax withholding shares
289.429 shares
Withheld to pay taxes on RSUs granted April 20, 2025
Withholding price
$297.64 per share
Value used for tax withholding shares
Direct holdings after transactions
4,460.124 shares
CFO’s direct ownership following Form 4 events
Indirect trust holdings
19,515.7268 shares
Held through revocable trust after transfer
Dividend equivalent shares
21 shares
From dividend equivalent rights on RSU awards
Key Terms
restricted share units, dividend equivalent rights, revocable trust, tax-withholding disposition, +1 more
5 terms
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Includes 21 shares relating to dividend equivalent rights that previously accrued on the reporting person's RSU awards"
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.
revocable trust financial
"Reflects the transfer of shares to the reporting person's revocable trust following the vesting and settlement"
A revocable trust is a legal arrangement where the person who creates it keeps control and can change or cancel the trust at any time, while naming who will manage and receive the assets later. Think of it like a flexible folder for your investments and property that can be relabeled or reworked as circumstances change; it matters to investors because it determines how ownership is recorded, how easily assets transfer on incapacity or death, and whether holdings bypass public probate proceedings.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Withholding of shares by Issuer incident to the tax payment related to the vesting and settlement of RSUs"
A tax-withholding disposition is an event or transaction—such as selling or transferring securities, exercising options, or receiving compensation—that triggers a requirement to hold back part of the payment and remit it to tax authorities. It matters to investors because it reduces the cash they receive immediately and can change the timing and amount of taxable income, like a cashier taking a portion of your sale proceeds to pay taxes before you get the rest.
time-based RSUs financial
"Comprised of 2,360.3990 time-based restricted share units ("RSUs"), which represent the right to receive ordinary shares"
FAQ
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What did WTW CFO Andrew Krasner report in this Form 4 filing?
Andrew Krasner reported equity compensation and tax withholding transactions in Willis Towers Watson ordinary shares. He received 2,360.399 restricted share units and had 289.429 shares withheld to cover taxes tied to earlier RSU vesting.
How many Willis Towers Watson (WTW) RSUs did the CFO receive?
He received 2,360.399 time-based restricted share units (RSUs), each representing the right to receive one ordinary share. These RSUs vest ratably over three years on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date.
What are the vesting terms of Andrew Krasner’s new WTW RSU award?
The 2,360.399 RSUs vest ratably over three years. Equal portions vest on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date, after which each vested RSU settles into one Willis Towers Watson ordinary share, subject to the plan’s terms.
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