Liberty Global (LBTYA) awards new PSU and RSU equity grants to CFO
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BRACKEN CHARLES H R reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Liberty Global Ltd. granted new equity awards to EVP & CFO Charles H. R. Bracken. He received 102,631 Performance Share Units tied to Class A common shares and 102,631 tied to Class C common shares. These PSUs vest based on stock price hurdles over a three-year period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028, with cliff vesting on February 15, 2029, assuming continued employment and performance results.
Bracken also received 82,105 Restricted Share Units linked to Class A common shares and 82,105 linked to Class C common shares. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share and will vest in three equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2027.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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Insider
BRACKEN CHARLES H R
Role
EVP & CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Performance Share Units A | 102,631 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Performance Share Units C | 102,631 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Units A | 82,105 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Share Units C | 82,105 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Performance Share Units A — 102,631 shares (Direct);
Performance Share Units C — 102,631 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units A — 82,105 shares (Direct);
Restricted Share Units C — 82,105 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Performance Share Unit ("PSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A common shares or Class C common shares, as the case may be. PSUs are subject to performance conditions based upon achievement of stock price hurdles over a three-year period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028 with "cliff" vesting on February 15, 2029, assuming continued employment. PSUs will vest from 0-100 percent, with an opportunity to earn more if there is overperformance, capped at 200 percent. Each Restricted Share Unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of Issuer's Class A common shares or Class C common shares, as the case may be. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2027.
Key Figures
Performance Share Units A: 102,631 units
Performance Share Units C: 102,631 units
Restricted Share Units A: 82,105 units
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Performance Share Units A
102,631 units
PSUs linked to Class A common shares granted March 26, 2026
Performance Share Units C
102,631 units
PSUs linked to Class C common shares granted March 26, 2026
Restricted Share Units A
82,105 units
RSUs linked to Class A common shares granted March 26, 2026
Restricted Share Units C
82,105 units
RSUs linked to Class C common shares granted March 26, 2026
PSU performance period
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028
Three-year stock price hurdle measurement window
PSU vesting date
February 15, 2029
Cliff vesting date assuming continued employment and performance
RSU vesting start
May 1, 2027
First of three equal annual RSU vesting installments
PSU payout range
0–200%
Vests 0–100% with overperformance opportunity capped at 200%
Key Terms
Performance Share Unit, Restricted Share Unit, cliff vesting, stock price hurdles, +1 more
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cliff vesting financial
"with "cliff" vesting on February 15, 2029, assuming continued employment"
stock price hurdles financial
"subject to performance conditions based upon achievement of stock price hurdles over a three-year period"
"Stock price hurdles" are specific price levels that investors watch closely because reaching them can signal a potential change in the stock's future. Think of them like checkpoints in a video game; once the stock hits these levels, it might trigger new buying or selling activity, affecting whether the price goes up or down.
overperformance financial
"with an opportunity to earn more if there is overperformance, capped at 200 percent"
FAQ
What equity awards did Liberty Global (LBTYA) grant to its CFO?
Liberty Global granted EVP & CFO Charles H. R. Bracken new performance and restricted share units. He received 102,631 PSUs and 82,105 RSUs tied to Class A shares, and the same amounts tied to Class C shares, as part of his equity-based compensation.
What are the performance conditions for Liberty Global’s new PSUs?
The PSUs are subject to stock price hurdles over a three-year period from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2028. Vesting occurs on February 15, 2029, assuming continued employment, with payout ranging from 0–100% and up to 200% in cases of overperformance.
When do the Liberty Global PSUs granted to the CFO vest?
All granted PSUs feature cliff vesting on February 15, 2029. Vesting depends on meeting stock price hurdles measured over the three-year performance period from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, and the executive remaining employed through the vesting date.
How do the RSUs granted by Liberty Global vest over time?
The Restricted Share Units vest in three equal annual installments commencing on May 1, 2027. This means one-third of each RSU grant becomes payable each year over three years, contingent on the executive’s continued employment with Liberty Global.
Do the Liberty Global PSU awards allow for overperformance payouts?
Yes. The PSUs can vest from 0–100%, with an opportunity to earn more if there is overperformance, capped at 200%. This design links ultimate share delivery to Liberty Global’s stock price performance over the designated three-year measurement period.