Director at BWX Technologies (NYSE: BWXT) awarded new dividend rights
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Richardson John M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
BWX Technologies director John M. Richardson received a grant of 11.73 Dividend Equivalent Rights (DERs) tied to existing restricted stock units. Each DER represents a contingent right to receive one share of BWX Technologies common stock, mirroring dividends on deferred RSUs.
Following this grant, Richardson holds 323.96 Dividend Equivalent Rights directly. The DERs will be delivered proportionately with the underlying restricted stock units, reflecting a routine, compensation-related equity accrual rather than any open-market trading activity.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Richardson John M
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 11.73 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 323.96 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend Equivalent Rights granted: 11.73 rights
Dividend Equivalent Rights after transaction: 323.96 rights
DER-to-share ratio: 1 DER : 1 share
3 metrics
Dividend Equivalent Rights granted
11.73 rights
Grant to director John M. Richardson on March 27, 2026
Dividend Equivalent Rights after transaction
323.96 rights
Total DERs held directly following the grant
DER-to-share ratio
1 DER : 1 share
Each DER and RSU represent a contingent right to one BWXT common share
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock unit, deferral election
3 terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on four restricted stock unit grants"
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
"accrued on four restricted stock unit grants of which the reporting person has elected to defer"
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.
deferral election financial
"In accordance with the deferral election, the DERs will be delivered to the reporting person"
FAQ
What insider transaction did BWX Technologies (BWXT) disclose for John M. Richardson?
BWX Technologies disclosed that director John M. Richardson received 11.73 Dividend Equivalent Rights. These derivative awards track dividends on deferred restricted stock units and will convert into common shares when the related RSUs are ultimately delivered.
How many Dividend Equivalent Rights does John M. Richardson hold after this BWXT Form 4?
After the reported transaction, John M. Richardson holds 323.96 Dividend Equivalent Rights. Each right corresponds to one share of BWX Technologies common stock, contingent on the delivery terms of the related restricted stock units.
What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the BWXT insider filing?
Dividend Equivalent Rights are derivative awards that accrue on restricted stock units as if dividends were paid. For BWX Technologies, each DER represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock alongside the associated RSU delivery schedule.
Was the BWX Technologies (BWXT) Form 4 a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 did not report any market purchases or sales. It showed an acquisition of 11.73 Dividend Equivalent Rights as a compensation-related grant, not an open-market buy or sell transaction in BWX Technologies common stock.
How are the new Dividend Equivalent Rights delivered to John M. Richardson at BWXT?
The new Dividend Equivalent Rights will be delivered proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate. Because Richardson elected to defer the RSU shares, the DERs will likewise be delivered on the same deferred schedule.