Zoetis (NYSE: ZTS) EVP receives new RSU and stock option awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ashton Nicholas reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Zoetis Inc. Executive Vice President Nicholas Ashton reported equity awards consisting of restricted stock units (RSUs) and stock options. On February 18, 2026, he received a grant of 4,148 RSUs and 16,413 stock options under the Zoetis Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan.
Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis common stock. One-third of each RSU and one-third of each option vest on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued service and certain earlier vesting events. Each option expires on the tenth anniversary of its grant date.
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Insider Trade Summary
8 transactions reported
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8 txns
Insider
Ashton Nicholas
Role
Executive Vice President
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Unit | 4,148 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Stock Option | 16,413 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Restricted Stock Unit | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Stock Option | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Unit — 4,148 shares (Direct);
Stock Option — 16,413 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan, and dividend equivalent units automatically issued thereon (each an "RSU" and collectively, "RSUs"). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis Inc. common stock. One-third of each RSU will vest and be settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 18, 2026; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events. Not applicable. One-third of each RSU will vest and be settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 19, 2025; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events. One-third of each RSU vests and is settled in shares of Zoetis Inc. common stock on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 6, 2024; subject to the reporting person's continued service through such vesting date and subject to earlier vesting and settlement upon certain specific events. Stock options (right to buy Zoetis Inc. common stock) granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan. One-third of each option will vest on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 18, 2026. Each option expires on the tenth anniversary of the date of grant. One-third of each option will vest on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 19, 2025. One-third of each option vests on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 6, 2024. One-third of each option vested on the first, second and third anniversaries of the date of grant, February 8, 2023. Stock option (right to buy Zoetis Inc. common stock) granted pursuant to the Zoetis Inc. 2013 Equity and Incentive Plan. 1,930 options granted October 30, 2020 at an exercise price of $158.55 per option; 785 options granted February 10, 2021 at an exercise price of $160.62 per option; and 654 options granted February 8, 2022 at an exercise price of $201.30 per option. Each option vested on the third anniversary of the date of grant.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Zoetis (ZTS) Executive Vice President Nicholas Ashton report?
Nicholas Ashton reported receiving new equity awards, not open-market trades. On February 18, 2026, he was granted 4,148 restricted stock units and 16,413 stock options under Zoetis’ equity and incentive plan as part of his executive compensation.
How many restricted stock units were granted to Zoetis EVP Nicholas Ashton?
Nicholas Ashton received a grant of 4,148 restricted stock units (RSUs). Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Zoetis common stock, subject to vesting conditions based on his continued service and certain specified earlier-vesting events.
How many stock options did Nicholas Ashton receive from Zoetis and how do they vest?
He received 16,413 stock options on February 18, 2026. One-third of each option vests on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, subject to his continued service with Zoetis and certain earlier vesting provisions.
What is the vesting schedule for Nicholas Ashton’s new Zoetis restricted stock units?
The 4,148 RSUs granted to Nicholas Ashton vest in three equal installments. One-third vests and is settled in Zoetis common shares on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the February 18, 2026 grant date, assuming continued service.
When do Nicholas Ashton’s newly granted Zoetis stock options expire?
Each of Nicholas Ashton’s newly granted Zoetis stock options expires on the tenth anniversary of its February 18, 2026 grant date. The options vest in three equal annual installments before expiration, provided he continues serving the company.
Are Nicholas Ashton’s reported Zoetis Form 4 transactions open-market buys or sells?
The reported Form 4 activity reflects grants of RSUs and stock options, not open-market purchases or sales. The transactions are coded as awards under Zoetis’ equity and incentive plan, representing compensation rather than discretionary trading in Zoetis shares.