MarketAxess (MKTX) director granted 2,616 restricted stock units in equity award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HERNANDEZ CARLOS MAURICIO reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
MARKETAXESS HOLDINGS INC director Carlos Mauricio Hernandez received a grant of 2,616 shares of Common Stock on June 10, 2026 as a stock award. The shares were granted at a price of $0.00 per share as restricted stock units under the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan.
After this award, Hernandez directly owns 13,106 shares of MarketAxess common stock. The Form 4 also reports 12,480 shares held indirectly through a GRAT, reflecting an existing indirect position rather than a new market transaction.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
HERNANDEZ CARLOS MAURICIO
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.003 per share | 2,616 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock, par value $0.003 per share | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.003 per share — 13,106 shares (Direct);
Common Stock, par value $0.003 per share — 12,480 shares (Indirect, By GRAT)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU grant: 2,616 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Direct holdings after grant: 13,106 shares
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4 metrics
RSU grant
2,616 shares
Restricted stock unit award on June 10, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Price for RSU grant
Direct holdings after grant
13,106 shares
Common stock directly owned after June 10, 2026 award
Indirect GRAT holdings
12,480 shares
Common stock held indirectly by GRAT
Key Terms
restricted stock units, 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, GRAT, indirect ownership
4 terms
restricted stock units financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan."
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.
2020 Equity Incentive Plan financial
"Represents a grant of restricted stock units pursuant to the Company's 2020 Equity Incentive Plan."
GRAT financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: "12480.0000" ... nature_of_ownership: "By GRAT""
indirect ownership financial
"direct_or_indirect: "I", nature_of_ownership: "By GRAT""
FAQ
What did MarketAxess (MKTX) director Carlos Mauricio Hernandez report in this Form 4?
He reported receiving a grant of 2,616 MarketAxess common shares as restricted stock units at $0.00 per share. This is a compensation-related equity award, not an open-market stock purchase or sale, and increases his directly held share count to 13,106.
What type of equity award did MarketAxess (MKTX) grant to Hernandez?
He received restricted stock units representing 2,616 shares under MarketAxess’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units are share-based compensation that typically vest over time, aligning director incentives with shareholder interests, though the specific vesting terms are not detailed here.
Was this MarketAxess (MKTX) Form 4 filing a stock sale or purchase?
No, the filing reports an acquisition via grant, not an open-market trade. Hernandez received 2,616 shares at $0.00 per share as a restricted stock unit award, which is standard equity compensation rather than a discretionary buy or sell in the market.
What does the GRAT ownership in the MarketAxess (MKTX) Form 4 indicate?
The Form 4 shows 12,480 MarketAxess shares held indirectly “By GRAT.” A GRAT is a type of trust used in estate planning. This entry records indirect beneficial ownership, distinguishing it from the 13,106 shares Hernandez holds directly in his own name.