Ryerson (NYSE: RYI) CAO awarded new RSU dividend equivalents
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kannan Molly D reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ryerson Holding Corp reported that CAO & Corporate Controller Molly D. Kannan received three small awards of restricted stock units on March 19, 2026. The grants cover 19.457, 38.058, and 62.959 dividend-equivalent RSUs, each representing the right to one share of common stock. These dividend equivalents accrue as the company pays dividends and will vest on the same schedules as the underlying RSU grants from 2023, 2024, and 2025, with vesting dates running through March 31, 2028. Following these awards, Kannan holds 6,825.550 restricted stock units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
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3 txns
Insider
Kannan Molly D
Role
CAO & Corporate Controller
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 19.457 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 38.058 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 62.959 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,109.309 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock of Ryerson Holding Corporation (the "Company"). Represents dividend equivalent rights that accrued on the underlying award of restricted stock units. Dividend equivalent rights accrue when and as dividends are paid on the common shares underlying the applicable restricted share units and vest proportionately with and are subject to settlement and expiration upon the same terms as the restricted stock units to which they relate. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2023 and outstanding as of March 19, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2026. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2024 and outstanding as of March 19, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2027. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units that were granted on March 31, 2025 and outstanding as of March 19, 2026. These unvested restricted stock units, and the dividend equivalent rights related to such unvested restricted stock units, will vest on March 31, 2026, March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Ryerson (RYI) report for Molly D. Kannan?
Ryerson reported RSU grants to CAO & Corporate Controller Molly D. Kannan. She received three awards of dividend-equivalent restricted stock units on March 19, 2026, tied to prior RSU grants from 2023, 2024, and 2025, with future vesting dates.
How many restricted stock units did the Ryerson (RYI) CAO receive?
The filing shows three RSU awards: 19.457, 38.058, and 62.959 dividend-equivalent restricted stock units. Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of Ryerson common stock, subject to vesting on the same schedule as the underlying RSU grants.
What are dividend-equivalent rights in the Ryerson (RYI) Form 4 filing?
Dividend-equivalent rights mirror cash dividends on underlying RSUs. They accrue when Ryerson pays dividends on its common shares and convert into additional RSUs. These new units vest, settle, and expire on the same terms and timing as the original restricted stock unit awards.
When will the reported Ryerson (RYI) RSU dividend equivalents vest?
The vesting follows the original RSU grants. Dividend-equivalent RSUs tied to 2023 awards vest March 31, 2026; those tied to 2024 awards vest March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2027; and those tied to 2025 awards vest March 31, 2026, 2027, and 2028.
How many restricted stock units does the Ryerson (RYI) CAO hold after these grants?
Post-transaction, the filing shows 6,825.550 RSUs directly held by Molly D. Kannan. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ryerson common share, subject to the applicable vesting and settlement terms described in the awards.
Do the Ryerson (RYI) RSU dividend equivalents involve any stock sales?
No stock sales are reported in this Form 4. All three transactions are coded as grants or awards (code A), reflecting additional restricted stock units credited as dividend equivalents rather than open-market purchases or sales of Ryerson common stock.