AIG (AIG) director adds 100 deferred stock units to 16,723 total
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Cole James Jr. reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. director James Cole Jr. reported a routine compensation-related award. He accrued 100 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) as dividend equivalents on DSUs previously granted for his service as a non-employee director.
Following this grant, Cole directly holds 16,723 DSUs. According to the terms, all DSUs will be settled in shares of AIG common stock on a 1-to-1 basis on the last trading day of the month in which his Board service ends, unless he elects to further defer the vesting date.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Cole James Jr.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Unit | 100 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Unit — 16,723 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- This form reports the accrual of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units ("DSUs") previously granted to the reporting person as non-employee director compensation in the form of additional DSUs. All DSUs will be settled in shares of AIG common stock on a 1-to-1 basis on the last trading day of the month in which the director's service on the Board ends, unless the director has elected to defer the vesting date. Reflects DSUs previously granted as compensation for service as a non-employee director.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 100 units
Total Deferred Stock Units after transaction: 16,723 units
Settlement ratio: 1-to-1 in common stock
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4 metrics
Deferred Stock Units granted
100 units
Dividend equivalent accrual on existing DSUs on 2026-04-01
Total Deferred Stock Units after transaction
16,723 units
Holdings following the April 1, 2026 award
Settlement ratio
1-to-1 in common stock
DSUs convert into AIG common shares at end of Board service
Transaction price per unit
$0.0000 per unit
Grant/award acquisition with no cash consideration
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit, dividend equivalents, non-employee director compensation, deferred vesting date
4 terms
Deferred Stock Unit financial
"This form reports the accrual of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units ("DSUs") previously granted"
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
dividend equivalents financial
"reports the accrual of dividend equivalents on deferred stock units ("DSUs") previously granted"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
non-employee director compensation financial
"previously granted to the reporting person as non-employee director compensation in the form of additional DSUs"
deferred vesting date financial
"on the last trading day of the month in which the director's service on the Board ends, unless the director has elected to defer the vesting date"
FAQ
What insider transaction did AIG director James Cole Jr. report?
AIG director James Cole Jr. reported an acquisition of 100 Deferred Stock Units as compensation. These DSUs were accrued as dividend equivalents on previously granted DSUs for his non-employee director service, adding to his existing deferred stock-based holdings at the company.
How many AIG Deferred Stock Units does James Cole Jr. hold after this Form 4?
After this transaction, James Cole Jr. holds 16,723 Deferred Stock Units in AIG. The 100 new DSUs were granted as dividend equivalents, increasing his previously awarded DSU balance under the company’s non-employee director compensation program.
What are Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) in AIG’s director compensation plan?
Deferred Stock Units represent a right to receive AIG common shares in the future. For non-employee directors, DSUs accrue as compensation and dividend equivalents, and are later settled in company stock instead of being immediately paid in cash or current shares.
When will James Cole Jr.’s AIG Deferred Stock Units be settled into common stock?
All of James Cole Jr.’s Deferred Stock Units will be settled in AIG common stock on a 1-to-1 basis. Settlement occurs on the last trading day of the month when his Board service ends, unless he elects to defer the vesting date further under plan terms.
Was this AIG Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?
No, this Form 4 reflects a compensation-related award, not an open-market trade. The 100 Deferred Stock Units represent dividend equivalents granted on previously issued DSUs, with no cash price and no immediate market buying or selling involved.