Kalnin Christopher P 4
4 · BKV Corp · Filed Mar 12, 2026
Research Summary
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BKV CEO Christopher Kalnin Receives Award of 62,197 RSUs
What Happened
Christopher P. Kalnin, CEO of BKV Corp (BKV), received a grant of 62,197 restricted stock units (RSUs) on March 10, 2026. The award is reported as an acquisition (code A) at $0.00 per unit (no cash paid). The filing does not state a dollar value based on share price; each RSU is a contingent right to receive one share of common stock upon vesting.
Key Details
- Transaction date: 2026-03-10; Form 4 filed 2026-03-12 (two calendar days later).
- Transaction type: Grant/Award (code A); 62,197 RSUs reported at $0.00 per unit.
- Vesting: RSUs vest in three equal annual installments beginning March 10, 2027 (per footnote).
- Each RSU equals one contingent share of common stock (par value $0.01).
- Shares owned following the transaction: not disclosed in the filing.
- No indication in the filing of a 10b5-1 plan, tax withholding sale, or late filing; filing date is within the typical two-business-day Form 4 window.
Context
RSUs are a form of equity compensation that convert into actual shares only when they vest; they are common executive pay and align management with shareholders over time. Because this is an award (not a market purchase or sale), it does not represent an immediate cash investment or a realization of proceeds—investors should look to vesting dates and the company’s current share price to estimate potential future value.
Insider Transaction Report
- Award
Common Stock
[F1]2026-03-10+62,197→ 1,297,243 total
- 875,754(indirect: By Spouse)
Common Stock
Footnotes (1)
- [F1]Represents restricted stock units granted to the reporting person under the BKV Corporation 2024 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan that vest in three equal annual installments beginning on March 10, 2027. Each restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive one share of common stock, par value $0.01 per share.