Walker & Dunlop (WD) CFO receives grant of dividend equivalent rights
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Florkowski Gregory reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. executive vice president and chief financial officer Gregory Florkowski received a grant of 80.2100 Dividend Equivalent Rights on March 27, 2026. Each right is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and was credited in connection with restricted stock units he already holds.
Following this grant, Florkowski holds a total of 180.1480 dividend equivalent rights directly. These rights accrue as the company pays dividends and will vest on the same schedule and in the same proportions as the related restricted stock units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Florkowski Gregory
Role
EVP & Chief Financial Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 80.21 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 180.148 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock of the Company. The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units held by the reporting person and vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate.
Key Figures
Dividend Equivalent Rights granted: 80.2100 rights
Total DERs after transaction: 180.1480 rights
Underlying common stock equivalence: 1 share per right
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4 metrics
Dividend Equivalent Rights granted
80.2100 rights
Grant to EVP & CFO on March 27, 2026
Total DERs after transaction
180.1480 rights
CFO’s direct holdings following the grant
Underlying common stock equivalence
1 share per right
Each dividend equivalent right equals one WD common share economically
Transaction price per right
$0.0000
Compensation grant, no purchase price paid
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock units, Grant, award, or other acquisition
3 terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"Each dividend equivalent right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
restricted stock units financial
"The dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units held by the reporting person"
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What insider transaction did WD EVP & CFO Gregory Florkowski report?
Gregory Florkowski reported receiving 80.2100 Dividend Equivalent Rights tied to existing restricted stock units. These are compensation-related awards that mirror the value of Walker & Dunlop common stock dividends and vest according to the original restricted stock unit schedule.
How many dividend equivalent rights does WD’s CFO hold after this Form 4?
After the reported grant, WD’s CFO holds 180.1480 dividend equivalent rights directly. These rights represent additional economic value linked to Walker & Dunlop dividends on his restricted stock units and will vest proportionately with those underlying units over time.
What are Dividend Equivalent Rights in the Walker & Dunlop Form 4?
Dividend Equivalent Rights are awards that are economically equivalent to one share of WD common stock per right. They accrue on restricted stock units when dividends are paid and vest on the same schedule as the underlying restricted stock units, enhancing total compensation value.
Are the WD CFO’s dividend equivalent rights tied to restricted stock units?
Yes. The filing states the dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units held by the reporting person. They vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate, aligning these additional rights with the long-term equity compensation program.