XCel Brands (XELB) director granted restricted stock and stock options
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
XCel Brands, Inc. director Fielding James D reported receiving equity awards. On April 20, 2026, he was granted 1,250 shares of restricted common stock, vesting 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028, with the option to extend vesting in six-month increments at his discretion.
He also received stock options on 3,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $2.24 per share, expiring on April 20, 2031, vesting 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028. Following the stock grant, he directly owns 13,250 common shares, plus these options.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Fielding James D
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Options | 0 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Options — 3,500 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 13,250 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 his 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
Shares held after grant: 13,250 shares
Stock options underlying shares: 3,500 shares
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7 metrics
Restricted stock grant
1,250 shares
Awarded April 20, 2026 to director Fielding James D
Shares held after grant
13,250 shares
Total common stock directly owned after April 20, 2026 award
Stock options underlying shares
3,500 shares
Options granted April 20, 2026 on common stock
Option exercise price
$2.24 per share
Exercise price for 3,500 stock options
Option expiration date
April 20, 2031
Expiry of stock options granted April 20, 2026
Restricted stock vesting
50% on April 1, 2027; 50% on April 1, 2028
Vesting schedule for 1,250 restricted shares
Option vesting
50% on April 1, 2027; 50% on April 1, 2028
Vesting schedule for 3,500 stock options
Key Terms
restricted stock, vesting, stock options, exercise price, +1 more
5 terms
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.
vesting financial
"which vests as to 50% of the shares on each of April 1, 2027 and April 1, 2028"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
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.
exercise price financial
"conversion_or_exercise_price of 2.2400 per share for the stock options"
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 is 2031-04-20T00:00:00.000Z for the stock options"
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 insider transaction did XCel Brands (XELB) director Fielding James D report?
Fielding James D reported receiving equity awards from XCel Brands. He was granted 1,250 shares of restricted common stock and stock options on 3,500 underlying shares, all awarded on April 20, 2026 as part of his director compensation.
What are the vesting dates for the XCel Brands (XELB) restricted stock award?
The 1,250 restricted shares vest in two equal installments. Half vest on April 1, 2027 and the remaining half on April 1, 2028, with the director allowed to extend the vesting date in six-month increments at his discretion.
What stock options did the XCel Brands (XELB) director receive and at what price?
He received stock options covering 3,500 shares of XCel Brands common stock. These options have an exercise price of $2.24 per share, giving him the right to buy shares at that price if the options vest and he chooses to exercise them.
When do the XCel Brands (XELB) director’s stock options vest and expire?
The stock options vest in two equal tranches, 50% on April 1, 2027 and 50% on April 1, 2028. The options expire on April 20, 2031 if they are not exercised before that expiration date.