Schwab (SCHW) director Herringer receives 474 RSUs in lieu of cash fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HERRINGER FRANK C reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Schwab Charles Corp director Frank C. Herringer reported receiving 474 restricted stock units (RSUs) on April 1, 2026. Each RSU represents a right to receive one share of Schwab common stock and was granted in lieu of cash director fees under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II.
The RSUs are held in a rabbi trust for his benefit and will be distributed when he leaves the Board of Directors. Following this award and prior accruals, including 500.51 RSUs from dividend reinvestment, he holds a total of 151,757.24 RSUs directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
HERRINGER FRANK C
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 474 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 151,757.24 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of company stock. The RSUs were received pursuant to the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II (the "Plan") and are held in a rabbi trust for the benefit of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The RSU s are held in a rabbi trust for the benefit of the reporting person and are distributed to the reporting person when he leaves the Board of Directors. The RSUs were received in lieu of cash compensation otherwise payable as director fees. Includes 500.51 RSUs acquired through dividend reinvestment.
Key Figures
RSUs granted: 474 RSUs
Total RSUs after grant: 151,757.24 RSUs
Dividend reinvestment RSUs: 500.51 RSUs
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4 metrics
RSUs granted
474 RSUs
Grant on April 1, 2026 in lieu of director cash fees
Total RSUs after grant
151,757.24 RSUs
Direct holdings following the April 1, 2026 award
Dividend reinvestment RSUs
500.51 RSUs
RSUs accumulated through dividend reinvestment within the plan
RSU exercise price
$0.00 per unit
Equity award granted with no cash exercise cost
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II, rabbi trust, dividend reinvestment
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a right to receive one share of company 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.
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II financial
"The RSUs were received pursuant to the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II (the "Plan")"
rabbi trust financial
"are held in a rabbi trust for the benefit of the reporting person pursuant to the terms of the Plan."
A rabbi trust is a special account a company sets up to hold promised future pay for executives, like bonus or retirement money, so those employees can see there are funds earmarked for them. It matters to investors because it signals the company’s commitment to keep key people, but the money is still part of the company’s assets and can be claimed by creditors if the company goes bankrupt—think of it as a labeled jar that isn’t completely off-limits.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Includes 500.51 RSUs acquired through dividend reinvestment."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
FAQ
What insider transaction did SCHW director Frank C. Herringer report?
Frank C. Herringer reported receiving 474 restricted stock units as compensation. The units were granted on April 1, 2026 under Schwab’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II, replacing cash director fees and increasing his total RSU holdings to 151,757.24 units.
How many Schwab (SCHW) RSUs does Frank C. Herringer hold after this Form 4?
After the April 1, 2026 grant, Frank C. Herringer holds 151,757.24 restricted stock units. This total includes the newly awarded 474 RSUs and 500.51 RSUs previously acquired through dividend reinvestment, all recorded as direct holdings linked to Schwab common stock.
What are the terms of the RSUs granted to the SCHW director?
Each restricted stock unit represents a right to receive one share of Schwab common stock. The RSUs were granted at no cash cost, in lieu of director cash fees, and will be distributed from a rabbi trust when Frank C. Herringer leaves the Board of Directors.
Why did Frank C. Herringer receive RSUs instead of cash from Schwab (SCHW)?
The RSUs were received in lieu of cash compensation otherwise payable as director fees. Under Schwab’s Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II, directors can receive equity-based awards, aligning their compensation with company stock performance while deferring direct cash payments.
How are the SCHW RSUs for Frank C. Herringer held and when are they paid?
The restricted stock units are held in a rabbi trust for his benefit under the Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan II. According to the terms, these RSUs are distributed to Frank C. Herringer when he leaves the Schwab Board of Directors, deferring receipt until that separation event.