Amer Sports (NYSE: AS) CEO exercises RSUs and gains new equity grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Amer Sports, Inc. CEO Zheng Jie reported compensation-related equity movements rather than open-market trades. On April 1, 2026, he exercised 18,734 restricted stock units into the same number of Ordinary Shares, each RSU representing a right to one share.
He also received a new grant of 94,064 restricted stock units under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments over three years from the grant date. Following the transactions, he directly holds 1,229,035 Ordinary Shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
18,734 shares exercised/converted
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Zheng Jie (James)
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 18,734 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 94,064 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Ordinary Shares | 18,734 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 37,467 shares (Direct);
Ordinary Shares — 1,229,035 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of Amer Sports, Inc. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Amer Sports, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2024 Omnibus Plan") on April 1, 2025, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement. Reflects restricted stock units granted under the 2024 Omnibus Plan granted on April 1, 2026, which are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to the terms of the 2024 Omnibus Plan and the applicable award agreement.
Key Figures
RSUs exercised: 18,734 units
New RSU grant: 94,064 units
Shares held after transactions: 1,229,035 shares
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4 metrics
RSUs exercised
18,734 units
Restricted stock units converted into Ordinary Shares on April 1, 2026
New RSU grant
94,064 units
Grant under 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan on April 1, 2026
Shares held after transactions
1,229,035 shares
Direct Ordinary Share ownership following April 1, 2026 transactions
RSU-to-share ratio
1:1
Each restricted stock unit represents a right to one Ordinary Share
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan, grant date, vest
4 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share"
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.
2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan financial
"Reflects restricted stock units granted under the Amer Sports, Inc. 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan"
grant date financial
"scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date"
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
vest financial
"scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date"
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Amer Sports (AS) CEO report on April 1, 2026?
Amer Sports CEO Zheng Jie reported exercising 18,734 restricted stock units into Ordinary Shares and receiving a new grant of 94,064 restricted stock units. These are compensation-related equity changes, not open-market purchases or sales of Amer Sports stock.
What did the Amer Sports CEO’s RSU exercise involve in this Form 4?
The filing shows Zheng Jie exercised 18,734 restricted stock units, converting them into 18,734 Amer Sports Ordinary Shares at a stated price of $0.00. Each restricted stock unit represented a contingent right to receive one Ordinary Share of the company.
What new restricted stock unit award did Amer Sports grant its CEO?
Amer Sports granted CEO Zheng Jie 94,064 restricted stock units under its 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan. According to the filing, these RSUs are scheduled to vest in generally equal installments on the first three anniversaries of the April 1, 2026 grant date.
How do the Amer Sports CEO’s RSUs vest under the 2024 Omnibus Plan?
Restricted stock units granted to Zheng Jie under the 2024 Omnibus Incentive Plan generally vest in equal installments over three years. The filing notes that the 2026 grant vests on each of the first three anniversaries of the grant date, subject to plan and award terms.