Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) CEO awarded new dividend equivalent rights
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Walker William M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. Chairman & CEO William M. Walker received a grant of 47.3310 dividend equivalent rights on Common Stock. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and accrued on restricted stock units, vesting proportionately with those units. Following this award, Walker holds a total of 151.7764 dividend equivalent rights.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Walker William M
Role
Chairman & CEO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Dividend Equivalent Rights | 47.331 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Dividend Equivalent Rights — 151.776 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: 47.3310 rights
Dividend equivalent rights after transaction: 151.7764 rights
Underlying common stock: 47.3310 shares
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4 metrics
Dividend equivalent rights granted
47.3310 rights
Grant on dividend equivalent rights, transaction date March 27, 2026
Dividend equivalent rights after transaction
151.7764 rights
Total dividend equivalent rights held by William M. Walker following grant
Underlying common stock
47.3310 shares
Common Stock underlying the newly granted dividend equivalent rights
Transaction price per right
$0.0000
Grant price for the dividend equivalent rights, indicating a compensation award
Key Terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights, restricted stock units, Common Stock, grant/award acquisition
4 terms
Dividend Equivalent Rights financial
"security_title: "Dividend Equivalent Rights""
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.
Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title: "Common Stock""
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
grant/award acquisition financial
"transaction_action: "grant/award acquisition""
FAQ
What insider transaction did Walker & Dunlop (WD) report in this Form 4?
Walker & Dunlop reported that Chairman & CEO William M. Walker received 47.3310 dividend equivalent rights linked to common stock. These rights accrued on his existing restricted stock units and increase his derivative-based compensation position with the company.
How many dividend equivalent rights does William M. Walker hold after this WD transaction?
After this transaction, William M. Walker holds a total of 151.7764 dividend equivalent rights. These derivative rights mirror the value of the company’s common stock and are tied to his restricted stock unit awards as they vest over time.
What are dividend equivalent rights in the Walker & Dunlop (WD) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent rights are instruments economically equivalent to one share of Walker & Dunlop common stock. They accrue on restricted stock units and provide the holder with dividend-like value, vesting on the same schedule as the underlying restricted stock units.
How do the WD dividend equivalent rights vest for William M. Walker?
The dividend equivalent rights granted to William M. Walker vest proportionately with the restricted stock units to which they relate. As each portion of his restricted stock units vests, the associated dividend equivalent rights vest on the same schedule, aligning incentives with long-term equity awards.
Does the Walker & Dunlop Form 4 show an open-market buy or sell by the CEO?
No open-market purchase or sale is reported. The Form 4 shows an acquisition coded as a grant of dividend equivalent rights, a compensation-related award tied to existing restricted stock units rather than a discretionary market trade in Walker & Dunlop shares.
What security underlies the dividend equivalent rights in WD’s Form 4?
The dividend equivalent rights are based on Walker & Dunlop’s common stock. Each right is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock, and 47.3310 underlying common shares are associated with the newly granted rights disclosed in this insider filing.