AerCap Director James Lawrence Discloses Initial Holdings
AerCap Holdings N.V.
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Filing Summary
AerCap Director James Lawrence Discloses Initial Holdings
Company: AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) Form: 3 | Filed: 2026-03-18 Significance: Low
Insider: LAWRENCE JAMES A Relationship: Director
Holdings Reported: • Ordinary Shares: 15,945 • Restricted Stock Units: 21,420 • Ownership Type: Direct
Key Insight: Initial statement of beneficial ownership. The director holds a combined equity position (shares + RSUs) valued at approximately $4.97M based on current market capitalization.
Market Context: This is a procedural filing disclosing existing ownership, not a new open market transaction. The holdings represent <0.1% of the $22.2B market cap.
Comprehensive Analysis
SEC Filing Analysis: AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER)
Executive Summary
- Trading Significance: Low
- Key Takeaway: Director James Lawrence files initial statement of beneficial ownership (Form 3) disclosing ~37,000 shares/units.
- Market Impact: Neutral; procedural disclosure of existing stakes rather than new market activity.
Company Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | AerCap Holdings N.V. |
| Ticker Symbol | AER |
| CIK | 0001378789 |
| Industry | Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing |
Insider Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | LAWRENCE JAMES A |
| CIK | 0001220006 |
| Relationship | Director |
Transaction Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Form Type | 3 (Initial Statement of Ownership) |
| Filing Date | 2026-03-18 |
| Security Type | Ordinary Shares & RSUs |
| Shares Owned | 15,945 (Common) + 21,420 (RSUs) |
| Ownership Type | Direct |
Financial Impact Assessment
Transaction Materiality
Note: Values estimated based on implied share price of ~$133.03 (Market Cap / Shares Outstanding)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Est. Value of Holdings | ~$4.97 Million |
| % of Market Cap | 0.02% |
| Shares Held | 37,365 (Total Economic Interest) |
| % of Shares Outstanding | 0.02% |
| Materiality Assessment | Low |
Impact Evaluation
- Market Cap Context: With a market cap of $22.20 billion, this holding disclosure is immaterial to the broader stock liquidity.
- Ownership Concentration: The director's holdings represent a negligible fraction (0.02%) of the 166.88 million shares outstanding.
- Dilution Impact: The 21,420 RSUs disclosed represent potential future dilution, but the amount is statistically insignificant relative to the float.
Market Impact Analysis
Stock Impact Prediction
- Direction: Neutral
- Reasoning: Form 3 filings are generally administrative. While it shows director alignment with shareholders via equity ownership, it does not create buy/sell pressure.
Volume & Sentiment
- Expected Volume Impact: None.
- Sentiment Indicator: Neutral.
Additional Context
Transaction Notes
- Vesting Schedules: The filing discloses two tranches of RSUs: 20,000 vesting Dec 17, 2026, and 1,420 vesting Apr 30, 2027.
- Nature of Filing: A Form 3 indicates the insider is reporting their holdings for the first time in this specific capacity or due to a new requirement, establishing a baseline for future Form 4 filings.
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