RSU vesting triggers tax share withholding at Federal Agricultural (NYSE: AGM)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp EVP and Chief Risk Officer Brian M. Brinch reported a routine share disposition tied to tax withholding, not an open-market sale. On March 31, 2026, restricted stock units vested and 476 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock were withheld by the company to satisfy tax obligations at a price based on the prior trading day’s closing level.
After these vesting and withholding events, Brinch directly owned 10,096 shares of Class C Non-Voting Common Stock and also beneficially owned 1,872 unvested restricted stock units granted under the company’s omnibus incentive plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Brinch Brian M
Role
EVP - Chief Risk Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Withholding | Class C Non-Voting Common Stock | 476 | $144.36 | $69K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class C Non-Voting Common Stock — 10,096 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- On March 31, 2026, (i) 170 restricted stock units vested as the third installment of the time-based award granted in March 2023, for which the Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corporation ("Farmer Mac") retained 83 shares to satisfy withholding requirements, (ii) 508 performance-based restricted stock units vested that were granted in March 2023 (254 target units vesting at a 200% performance factor), for which Farmer Mac retained 246 shares to satisfy withholding requirements, (iii) 135 restricted stock units vested as the second installment of the time-based award granted in March 2024, for which Farmer Mac retained 66 shares to satisfy withholding requirements, and (iv) 167 restricted stock units vested as the first installment of the time-based award granted in March 2025, for which Farmer Mac retained 81 shares to satisfy withholding requirements. In accordance with a policy adopted by the Human Capital and Compensation Committee of Farmer Mac's Board of Directors, the price used for the calculation of the number of shares withheld by Farmer Mac in satisfaction of tax liability is the closing price of Farmer Mac's Class C Non-Voting Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on the last trading day before the vesting date. Includes 1,872 unvested restricted stock units previously granted pursuant to Farmer Mac's Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The grants of restricted stock units have been described in detail in Farmer Mac's prior filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The total amount of securities beneficially owned has been adjusted since the Reporting Person's last filing to reflect 254 more shares that vested on March 31, 2026, as a result of applying a 200% performance factor to 254 target restricted stock units granted in March 2023.
Key Figures
Shares withheld for taxes: 476 shares
Withholding price: $144.36 per share
Shares owned after transaction: 10,096 shares
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Shares withheld for taxes
476 shares
Class C Non-Voting Common Stock withheld on March 31, 2026
Withholding price
$144.36 per share
Price used to calculate tax-withholding shares
Shares owned after transaction
10,096 shares
Directly owned Class C Non-Voting Common Stock after March 31, 2026 event
Unvested RSUs
1,872 units
Unvested restricted stock units under omnibus incentive plan
Time-based RSUs vested 2023 grant
170 units
Third installment of March 2023 time-based award
Performance-based RSUs vested
508 units
March 2023 grant at 200% performance factor
Key Terms
restricted stock units, performance-based restricted stock units, withholding requirements, tax liability, +2 more
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restricted stock units financial
"170 restricted stock units vested as the third installment of the time-based award"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
performance-based restricted stock units financial
"508 performance-based restricted stock units vested that were granted in March 2023"
Performance-based restricted stock units are a type of employee equity award that converts into company shares only if predefined financial or operational targets are met over a set period. Think of it like a bonus check that becomes stock only when specific goals are hit; it ties pay to results, aligning managers’ incentives with shareholders. Investors care because these awards affect future share count, executive incentives, and signal how management’s success will be measured and rewarded.
withholding requirements financial
"Farmer Mac retained 83 shares to satisfy withholding requirements"
tax liability financial
"number of shares withheld by Farmer Mac in satisfaction of tax liability"
Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Includes 1,872 unvested restricted stock units previously granted pursuant to Farmer Mac's Amended and Restated 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
performance factor financial
"254 target units vesting at a 200% performance factor"
FAQ
What did AGM executive Brian M. Brinch report in this Form 4 filing for AGM?
Brian M. Brinch reported a tax-withholding disposition of shares linked to restricted stock unit vesting. The company withheld 476 Class C Non-Voting shares to cover tax obligations, rather than Brinch selling shares in the open market.
Were Brian M. Brinch’s AGM transactions open-market sales of stock?
No, the Form 4 reflects a tax-withholding disposition, not an open-market sale. Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp retained 476 shares from vested restricted stock units to cover tax liabilities, using the prior trading day’s closing price as the calculation basis.
What RSU awards for AGM stock vested for Brian M. Brinch on March 31, 2026?
Vesting included 170 time-based RSUs from a March 2023 grant, 508 performance-based RSUs from March 2023, 135 time-based RSUs from March 2024, and 167 time-based RSUs from March 2025, all settled in AGM Class C Non-Voting Common Stock.