Form 4: UL Solutions Director, James M Shannon, Acquires Deferred Restricted Stock Units

Director James M Shannon acquired 2,787 deferred restricted stock units of UL Solutions Inc. on May 20, 2025, representing a contingent right to receive Class A Common Stock.

Summary

• On May 20, 2025, James M Shannon, a director of UL Solutions Inc., acquired 2,787 deferred restricted stock units.
• Each unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock.
• The units will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of the annual meeting following the grant date.
• Settlement will occur in shares of Class A Common Stock either on a date selected by the reporting person or as otherwise provided by the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly positive as it reflects standard executive compensation practices and aligns incentives. There are no indications of negative events or concerns.

Future Outlook

The deferred restricted stock units will vest on the earlier of the one-year anniversary of the grant date or the date of the annual meeting following the grant date and will be settled in shares of the Issuer's Class A Common Stock either (i) on a date selected by the reporting person pursuant to the Issuer's Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (the 'Plan'), or (ii) as otherwise provided by the Plan.

Industry Context

This filing is a routine disclosure of a director's acquisition of deferred stock units, a common form of executive compensation.

Stakeholder Impact

• The acquisition of deferred stock units by a director aligns the director's interests with those of the shareholders, potentially encouraging long-term value creation.

Key Dates

Keywords

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