Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO receives new RSU and share grants
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Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lithium Americas Corp. reported that President & CEO Jonathan David Evans received new equity awards. He was granted 146,107 restricted stock units (RSUs), each representing a right to one common share, and a separate award of 82,172 common shares, both at no cash cost.
The RSU grant of 146,107 units vests in three equal annual installments beginning in 2027, while a short‑term restricted share unit grant vests 100% 60 days from the grant date. Following these awards, Evans directly holds 768,844 common shares and 146,107 RSUs, reflecting routine compensation-related acquisitions with no open‑market buying or selling.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
Evans Jonathan David
Role
President & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 146,107 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Shares | 82,172 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 146,107 shares (Direct);
Common Shares — 768,844 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents grant of short-term restricted share units which vest 100% 60 days from the grant date. Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents grant of 146,107 RSUs on January 29, 2026, which vest 1/3 annually on the anniversary of the grant date, beginning in 2027.
Key Figures
RSU grant: 146,107 RSUs
Common shares granted: 82,172 shares
Common shares held after: 768,844 shares
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6 metrics
RSU grant
146,107 RSUs
Granted January 29, 2026; each RSU equals one common share
Common shares granted
82,172 shares
Award of common shares at $0.00 per share
Common shares held after
768,844 shares
Direct holdings of CEO after the grant
RSU vesting schedule
1/3 annually
146,107 RSUs vest annually beginning in 2027
Short-term RSU vesting
100% in 60 days
Short-term restricted share units vest 60 days from grant date
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Both RSUs and common share awards reported at zero cash price
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, restricted share units, RSU, contingent right, +1 more
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Restricted Stock Units""
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.
RSU financial
"Each restricted share unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a form of company shares given to employees as part of their compensation, usually with certain restrictions or conditions, such as remaining with the company for a set period. When these restrictions lift, employees receive actual shares that they can sell or hold. For investors, RSUs can impact a company's stock supply and reflect the company's commitment to attracting and retaining talent.
contingent right financial
"represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's common stock"
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description": "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
FAQ
What did Lithium Americas (LAC) disclose about its CEO’s latest stock awards?
Lithium Americas disclosed that President & CEO Jonathan David Evans received 146,107 restricted stock units and 82,172 common shares as equity awards, all at a price of $0.00 per share, indicating compensation-related grants rather than open-market purchases.
How do the new RSUs for Lithium Americas (LAC) CEO vest over time?
The 146,107 restricted stock units granted to Lithium Americas CEO Jonathan David Evans vest in three equal annual installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the January 29, 2026 grant date, meaning one-third vests each year starting in 2027.