Form 4: Acushnet Director Acquires Shares via Dividend Rights

Acushnet Holdings Corp. Director Gregory A. Hewett acquired 90.81 shares of common stock through dividend equivalent rights on December 19, 2025.

Summary

• Gregory A. Hewett, a Director of Acushnet Holdings Corp. (GOLF), acquired 90.81 shares of common stock.
• The transaction occurred on December 19, 2025, at a price of $82.45 per share.
• These shares represent dividend equivalent rights accrued on restricted stock units deferred under the Issuer's deferred compensation plan.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Hewett beneficially owns a total of 41,223.47 shares of common stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: The sentiment is slightly positive as it represents an increase in insider ownership, albeit through a non-discretionary mechanism (dividend equivalent rights on deferred compensation). It does not reflect a direct market purchase decision by the insider.

Positives

• An increase in insider ownership, even if non-discretionary, can signal alignment of interests between management and shareholders.

Future Outlook

Not applicable to this type of filing, which reports past insider transactions.

Industry Context

This Form 4 filing is a routine disclosure of an insider transaction, specifically the acquisition of shares through dividend equivalent rights, which is a common component of executive compensation plans across various industries. It does not provide broader industry trends or competitive insights.

Related Party Transactions

• The transaction involves dividend equivalent rights on restricted stock units, which are part of the compensation structure for a director, representing a transaction between the company and a related party under a deferred compensation plan.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: A minor increase in a director's beneficial ownership, aligning interests, but unlikely to have a significant impact due to the small volume and non-discretionary nature.
• Employees: No direct impact on employees is indicated by this filing.

Key Dates

Keywords

Acushnet Holdings Corp., GOLF, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Director Stock Acquisition, Dividend Equivalent Rights, Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation