Macy’s (NYSE: M) EVP Tracy Preston reports RSU vesting and tax-related share sale
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Macy's, Inc. executive Tracy M. Preston, EVP, CLO & Corporate Secretary, reported routine equity compensation activity and a related tax sale. On March 28, 2026, 7,504 restricted stock units vested and were converted into 7,504 shares of common stock at a conversion price of $0.00 per share. A Form 4 entry for 2,736 common shares sold at a weighted average price of $17.7398 per share represents shares sold to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting and is described as not a discretionary transaction. Following these transactions, Preston directly held 20,898 common shares and 15,008 restricted stock units. A prior grant of 30,015 restricted stock units, awarded on March 28, 2024, vests in four equal annual installments.
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Insider Trade Summary
Net Seller: 2,736 shares ($48,536)
Net Sell
3 txns
Insider
Preston Tracy M
Role
EVP, CLO & Corporate Secretary
Sold
2,736 shs ($49K)
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sale | Common Stock | 2,736 | $17.7398 | $49K |
| Exercise | Restricted Stock Units | 7,504 | $0.00 | -- |
| Exercise | Common Stock | 7,504 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 20,898 shares (Direct);
Restricted Stock Units — 15,008 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents the equivalent of one share of the Issuer's common stock. Represents the number of shares sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted shares and does not represent a discretionary transaction by the reporting person. The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $17.5550 to $17.8850, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Macy's, Inc., or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in this footnote to the Form 4. On March 28, 2024, the reporting person was granted 30,015 restricted stock units vesting in four equal installments beginning on the first anniversary of the grant date.
Key Figures
Shares sold for tax withholding: 2,736 shares
Weighted average sale price: $17.7398 per share
RSUs vested and converted: 7,504 units/shares
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7 metrics
Shares sold for tax withholding
2,736 shares
Common stock sale at weighted average $17.7398 per share
Weighted average sale price
$17.7398 per share
Multiple trades between $17.5550 and $17.8850
RSUs vested and converted
7,504 units/shares
Restricted stock units each representing one common share
Common shares held after transactions
20,898 shares
Direct ownership following sale to cover tax obligations
RSUs held after transactions
15,008 units
Remaining restricted stock units after 7,504 vested
Original RSU grant size
30,015 units
Grant on March 28, 2024 vesting in four equal installments
Sale price range
$17.5550–$17.8850
Price range for multiple trades reported as a weighted average
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, tax withholding obligations, weighted average price, derivative security, +1 more
5 terms
Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit represents the equivalent of one share of the Issuer's common stock."
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.
tax withholding obligations financial
"Represents the number of shares sold by the reporting person to cover tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted shares"
weighted average price financial
"The price reported in Column 4 is the weighted average price."
Weighted average price is the average price of a security where each trade or component is counted according to its size, so bigger trades pull the average more than smaller ones. Think of it like calculating the average cost of a grocery haul where items you bought more of have greater influence on the final per-item cost. Investors use it to understand the true average price paid or received, judge execution quality, and compare trading performance against market movement.
derivative security financial
"Exercise or conversion of derivative security"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
vesting financial
"On March 28, 2024, the reporting person was granted 30,015 restricted stock units vesting in four equal installments"
Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.
FAQ
What did Macy's (M) executive Tracy M. Preston report in this Form 4 filing?
Tracy M. Preston reported the vesting of restricted stock units and a related share sale to cover taxes. 7,504 RSUs converted into common stock, and 2,736 shares were sold as tax withholding rather than a discretionary market trade.
How many restricted stock units vested for Macy's (M) executive Tracy M. Preston?
On March 28, 2026, 7,504 restricted stock units vested and converted into 7,504 Macy’s common shares at a conversion price of $0.00. Each unit represents one common share, consistent with the equity compensation structure described in the filing footnotes.
What Macy's (M) equity awards does Tracy M. Preston still hold after these transactions?
After the reported transactions, Preston directly holds 20,898 Macy’s common shares and 15,008 restricted stock units. These positions reflect both past grants and recent vesting activity, providing ongoing equity exposure through a mix of stock and unvested RSUs.
What are the vesting terms of Tracy M. Preston’s 30,015 Macy's (M) restricted stock units?
Preston received 30,015 restricted stock units on March 28, 2024, vesting in four equal installments. Vesting begins on the first anniversary of the grant date, meaning 25% vests each year over four years, subject to continued service and plan conditions.