Vertiv (VRT) Chief Accounting Officer receives 620 RSUs, updates holdings
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Johnson Eric M. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Vertiv Holdings Co Chief Accounting Officer Eric M. Johnson reported an equity compensation award and updated share holdings. On March 6, 2026, he received 620 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Class A Common Stock under Vertiv’s 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, at no cash cost. These RSUs vest over a 3, 5, and 7 year schedule, meaning the shares are delivered gradually if service conditions are met.
After this award, Johnson directly holds 1,940.95 shares of Class A Common Stock, including RSUs subject to future vesting and dividend-equivalent stock units. He also indirectly holds 179.36 shares through the company’s 401(k) plan, reflecting plan purchases exempt from normal reporting requirements. The filing notes it was submitted late due to administrative oversight.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Johnson Eric M.
Role
Chief Accounting Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class A Common Stock | 620 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Class A Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class A Common Stock — 1,940.95 shares (Direct);
Class A Common Stock — 179.36 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) plan)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents an award of 620 restricted stock units ("RSUs") awarded pursuant to the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan of Vertiv Holdings Co and its Affiliates. The 620 RSUs are subject to a 3, 5, and 7 year vesting schedule. The filing is late due to administrative oversight. Includes RSUs subject to future vesting and dividend-equivalent stock units. Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions exempt from reporting requirements.
Key Figures
RSU grant size: 620 RSUs
Direct holdings after transaction: 1,940.95 shares
401(k) plan holdings: 179.36 shares
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4 metrics
RSU grant size
620 RSUs
Award of restricted stock units on March 6, 2026
Direct holdings after transaction
1,940.95 shares
Class A Common Stock, including RSUs and dividend-equivalent units
401(k) plan holdings
179.36 shares
Class A Common Stock held indirectly via company 401(k) plan
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Equity compensation award with no cash paid by insider
Key Terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs"), 2020 Stock Incentive Plan, dividend-equivalent stock units, 401(k) plan
4 terms
restricted stock units ("RSUs") financial
"Represents an award of 620 restricted stock units ("RSUs") awarded pursuant"
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a company promise to give an employee shares of stock (or cash equivalent) in the future, but only after certain conditions—usually staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance goals—are met. Investors watch RSUs because when they vest they increase the number of shares outstanding and can lead insiders to sell shares, affecting share price, company dilution and the true cost of employee pay.
2020 Stock Incentive Plan financial
"awarded pursuant to the 2020 Stock Incentive Plan of Vertiv Holdings Co"
dividend-equivalent stock units financial
"Includes RSUs subject to future vesting and dividend-equivalent stock units."
Dividend-equivalent stock units are compensation units that track the dividend payments an investor would receive on a share, but are paid to an employee or holder in cash or additional units instead of actual shares. They matter to investors because they represent a company obligation that can affect cash flow and shareholder dilution over time, and they reveal how a company rewards insiders in ways that mimic its dividend policy — like giving a paycheck that follows the company’s dividend stream.
401(k) plan financial
"Reflects shares acquired under the Company's 401(k) plan in transactions"
A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.
FAQ
What did Vertiv (VRT) insider Eric M. Johnson report in this Form 4?
Eric M. Johnson reported receiving 620 restricted stock units of Vertiv Class A Common Stock as equity compensation. The filing also updates his direct and 401(k) plan share holdings, and notes the Form 4 was filed late due to administrative oversight.
How are the 620 Vertiv (VRT) RSUs granted to Eric M. Johnson scheduled to vest?
The 620 Vertiv RSUs are subject to a 3, 5, and 7 year vesting schedule. This means the units convert into shares in stages over those time frames, generally requiring continued service for each vesting milestone to be reached.
What Vertiv (VRT) holdings does Eric M. Johnson report through the 401(k) plan?
He reports 179.36 Vertiv Class A Common Stock shares held indirectly through the company’s 401(k) plan. The filing explains these shares were acquired under the 401(k) in transactions exempt from standard Form 4 reporting requirements, and are disclosed here as updated holdings.
Why does the Vertiv (VRT) Form 4 mention administrative oversight?
The Form 4 states it is late due to administrative oversight. This means the report of the 620 RSU award was not filed within the usual SEC deadline, and the company is acknowledging the delay as a filing administration issue rather than a change in transaction terms.