XCel Brands (XELB) director granted restricted stock and options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
XCel Brands director Deborah Weinswig received new equity awards as part of her compensation. She was granted 1,250 shares of restricted common stock and 3,500 stock options with an exercise price of $2.24 per share. The restricted stock and options each vest 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028, with the restricted stock vesting date optionally extendable in six‑month increments at her discretion. Following the grant, she directly holds 14,850 shares of common stock and 3,500 stock options.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Weinswig Deborah
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Options | 3,500 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Options — 3,500 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 14,850 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to a restricted stock agreement, which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028, provided that the reporting person may extend the vesting date as to all or a portion of the shares, one or more times, in six month increments, at her sole discretion. The options vest as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 1,250 shares
Stock options granted: 3,500 options
Option exercise price: $2.24 per share
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6 metrics
Restricted stock grant
1,250 shares
Awarded April 20, 2026 as restricted common stock
Stock options granted
3,500 options
Granted April 20, 2026 on XCel Brands common stock
Option exercise price
$2.24 per share
Exercise price for 3,500 stock options
Shares owned after grant
14,850 shares
Common stock directly held after April 20, 2026 awards
Option expiration date
April 20, 2031
Expiration of newly granted stock options
Equity vesting dates
April 1, 2027 & April 1, 2028
50% vesting on each date for stock and options
Key Terms
restricted stock, stock options, vests, exercise price, +1 more
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restricted stock financial
"Represents shares of restricted stock awarded pursuant to a restricted stock agreement"
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.
stock options financial
"The options vest as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028."
Stock options are agreements that give a person the right to buy or sell a company's stock at a specific price within a certain time frame. They are often used as a reward or incentive, similar to a coupon that can be used later if the stock price rises, allowing the holder to make a profit.
vests financial
"which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028"
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price": "2.2400""
The exercise price is the fixed amount at which you can buy or sell an asset, like a stock, when using an options contract. It matters because it helps determine whether exercising the option will be profitable or not, depending on the current market price. Think of it as the set price you agree on today to buy or sell later.
expiration date financial
"expiration_date": "2031-04-20T00:00:00.000Z""
The expiration date is the deadline after which a financial contract, such as an option or a futures agreement, is no longer valid or can be exercised. It matters to investors because it determines the timeframe during which they can take action or benefit from the contract, similar to how a coupon or a food item has a limited period of usefulness. Once the expiration date passes, the contract loses its value or ability to be used.
FAQ
What did XCel Brands (XELB) director Deborah Weinswig receive in this Form 4 filing?
Deborah Weinswig received 1,250 shares of restricted common stock and 3,500 stock options in XCel Brands. These equity awards are part of her compensation and were granted at no cash cost, with future vesting conditions governing when she fully earns them.
What is the exercise price and term of Deborah Weinswig’s new XELB stock options?
The newly granted stock options have a $2.24 per share exercise price and expire on April 20, 2031. They give her the right, but not the obligation, to buy XCel Brands common stock at that price once the options have vested.
How do the vesting schedules work for Deborah Weinswig’s restricted stock and options in XCel Brands?
Both the 1,250 restricted shares and 3,500 stock options vest 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028. For the restricted stock only, she may extend the vesting date in six‑month increments at her sole discretion.
Were these XCel Brands transactions open-market buys or compensation grants?
These transactions are compensation-related grants, not open-market purchases. The Form 4 classifies both awards under code "A" as grants or awards, with a reported $0.00 transaction price per share, indicating no cash was paid to acquire the reported securities.