Ryerson (NYSE: RYI) CEO awarded new RSU dividend equivalents in Form 4
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Lehner Edward J. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Ryerson Holding Corp CEO Edward J. Lehner reported three compensation-related awards of restricted stock units on March 19, 2026. These awards represent dividend equivalent rights that together cover 707.745 restricted stock units, each linked to one share of Ryerson common stock.
The dividend equivalent rights accrued on unvested restricted stock units originally granted in March 2023, March 2024, and March 2025. According to the terms, these underlying restricted stock units and their related dividend equivalents are scheduled to vest on March 31, 2026, and then on March 31, 2027 and March 31, 2028 for later grants.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Lehner Edward J.
Role
CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 122.283 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 239.189 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 346.273 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 13,257.021 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 activity did Ryerson (RYI) CEO Edward J. Lehner report?
Edward J. Lehner reported three awards of restricted stock units on March 19, 2026. These represent dividend equivalent rights linked to earlier RSU grants, together covering 707.745 units, each tied to one Ryerson common share, as part of his equity-based compensation.
How many restricted stock units were granted to the Ryerson (RYI) CEO?
The CEO received dividend equivalent rights covering 707.745 restricted stock units in total. These were recorded as three separate RSU line items, each representing a contingent right to receive one share of Ryerson common stock when the underlying units vest.
Are the Ryerson (RYI) CEO’s recent Form 4 transactions open-market purchases or sales?
The reported Form 4 transactions are not open-market buys or sales. They are coded “A” for grant or award, reflecting dividend equivalent rights on existing restricted stock units, with zero transaction price and an acquire direction as part of equity compensation.
What does each restricted stock unit reported by Ryerson (RYI) represent?
Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one Ryerson common share. The dividend equivalent rights accrue when cash dividends are paid on the underlying shares and follow the same vesting, settlement, and expiration terms as the related restricted stock units.