American Eagle (NYSE: AEO) CHRO vests 8,228 shares, 4,201 withheld
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
American Eagle Outfitters EVP–CHRO Marisa Baldwin reported compensation-related equity activity. She exercised restricted stock units and related dividend equivalent rights into 8,228 shares of common stock. To cover tax obligations, 4,201 shares were withheld at $16.84 per share. Following these transactions, she directly owns 52,037 shares of American Eagle Outfitters common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
8,228 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
5 txns
Insider
Baldwin Marisa
Role
EVP - CHRO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 342 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 5,191 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Unit | 2,695 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock, without par value | 8,228 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock, without par value | 4,201 | $16.84 | $71K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 523 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Unit — 10,382 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, without par value — 56,238 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs) which vest proportionately with the RSUs to which they relate. Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock. The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the date of grant.
Key Figures
Shares acquired via equity award settlement: 8,228 shares
Shares withheld for taxes: 4,201 shares
Post-transaction common shares held: 52,037 shares
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6 metrics
Shares acquired via equity award settlement
8,228 shares
Common stock from RSUs and dividend equivalent rights on 2026-04-02
Shares withheld for taxes
4,201 shares
Tax-withholding disposition at $16.84 per share on 2026-04-02
Post-transaction common shares held
52,037 shares
Direct ownership after transactions on 2026-04-02
Dividend equivalent rights exercised
342 units
Each right economically equivalent to one common share
RSUs converted (2028 expiration grant)
5,191 units
Restricted Stock Units with stated expiration 2028-04-02
RSUs converted (2027 expiration grant)
2,695 units
Restricted Stock Units with stated expiration 2027-04-04
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, Restricted Stock Unit, tax-withholding disposition, contingent right to receive one share, +1 more
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Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on previously awarded restricted stock units (RSUs)…"
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.
Restricted Stock Unit financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share…"
A restricted stock unit is a promise from a company to give an employee shares of stock after certain conditions are met, like staying with the company for a set amount of time. It’s like earning a bonus that turns into company stock once you’ve proven your commitment, making it a way to motivate and reward employees.
tax-withholding disposition financial
"Payment of exercise price or tax liability by delivering securities"
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.
vest in three equal annual installments financial
"The restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments…"
FAQ
What did AEO executive Marisa Baldwin report in this Form 4?
Marisa Baldwin reported equity compensation activity, not open-market trading. She exercised restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights into 8,228 American Eagle Outfitters shares, with a portion of those shares withheld to satisfy tax obligations related to the vesting event.
What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the AEO Form 4?
Dividend equivalent rights accrue on previously awarded restricted stock units and mirror cash dividends on an economic basis. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock and vests proportionately with the related restricted stock units over the vesting schedule.
How do Marisa Baldwin’s restricted stock units in AEO vest over time?
Her restricted stock units vest in three equal annual installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of American Eagle Outfitters common stock when the applicable vesting conditions are satisfied.