Form 4: UL Solutions CFO Ryan Robinson Reports Acquisition of Restricted Stock Units and Dividend Equivalent Rights

Sentiment:

Insider Transaction Report


UL Solutions Inc.'s Executive VP & CFO, Ryan D. Robinson, reported the acquisition of 33 Restricted Stock Units and associated dividend equivalent rights on June 9, 2025, as part of his compensation.

Summary

  • Ryan D. Robinson, Executive VP & CFO of UL Solutions Inc. (ULS), reported transactions on June 9, 2025, involving the acquisition of derivative securities.
  • The transactions included the acquisition of 17 Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and 16 Restricted Stock Units, totaling 33 RSUs, at a price of $0 per unit.
  • These acquisitions represent the accrual of dividend equivalent rights on existing restricted stock units held by Mr. Robinson.
  • The dividend equivalent rights are now aggregated with the underlying restricted stock units for reporting purposes, a change from previous separate reporting.
  • Following these transactions, Mr. Robinson beneficially owns 9,683 restricted stock units (including accrued dividend equivalent rights related to a May 1, 2024 grant) and 9,234 restricted stock units (including accrued dividend equivalent rights related to an April 1, 2025 grant).

Sentiment

Score: 6

Explanation: Slightly positive as it indicates ongoing executive compensation and alignment of interests, but it's a routine disclosure with no significant new information that would drastically alter company valuation.

Positives

  • The acquisition of restricted stock units and dividend equivalent rights aligns management's financial interests with those of shareholders, as compensation is tied to company performance.
  • The grants are part of a structured executive compensation plan, indicating ongoing executive retention and motivation within UL Solutions Inc.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

NA

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders: The accrual of dividend equivalent rights and the holding of restricted stock units by the CFO aligns his financial interests with those of the shareholders, as his compensation is tied to the company's stock performance.

Next Steps

  • The restricted stock units related to the May 1, 2024 grant will vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of May 1, 2024.
  • The restricted stock units related to the April 1, 2025 grant will vest in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries of April 1, 2025.

Key Dates

DateDescription
05/01/2024Original grant date for a portion of the restricted stock units, with vesting over three years.
04/01/2025Original grant date for another portion of the restricted stock units, with vesting over three years.
06/09/2025Date of transaction (accrual of dividend equivalent rights on restricted stock units).
06/11/2025Date the Form 4 was signed by Ryan Robinson's Attorney-in-Fact.

Keywords

UL Solutions, ULS, Form 4, SEC filing, insider transaction, restricted stock units, RSU, dividend equivalent rights, executive compensation, Ryan Robinson, CFO

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