Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) director awarded 2,749 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Beattie William G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Baker Hughes Co director William G. Beattie reported a compensation grant of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units. These units were awarded on May 19, 2026 at no cash cost and each unit represents one share of Class A Common Stock.
The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the grant date and will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock within 30 days after Beattie’s retirement. Following this grant, his reported holding of this Deferred Stock Unit award is 2,749 units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Beattie William G
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 | 2,749 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 — 2,749 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the date of grant and will settle within 30 days after retirement.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 2,749 units
Price per Deferred Stock Unit: $0.0000
Underlying shares: 2,749 shares
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Deferred Stock Units granted
2,749 units
Award to director William G. Beattie on May 19, 2026
Price per Deferred Stock Unit
$0.0000
Grant price indicating no cash paid for award
Underlying shares
2,749 shares
Class A Common Stock underlying the Deferred Stock Units
Total units after transaction
2,749 units
Deferred Stock Units held following the reported grant
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit, Class A Common Stock, vested immediately, settle within 30 days after retirement
4 terms
Deferred Stock Unit financial
"Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock"
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.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
vested immediately financial
"The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the date of grant and will settle within 30 days after retirement"
settle within 30 days after retirement financial
"The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the date of grant and will settle within 30 days after retirement"
FAQ
What insider transaction did Baker Hughes (BKR) disclose for William G. Beattie?
Baker Hughes disclosed that director William G. Beattie received 2,749 Deferred Stock Units as a compensation grant. The award was reported as an acquisition of derivative securities rather than an open-market purchase or sale of common stock.
How many Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Units did William G. Beattie receive?
William G. Beattie received 2,749 Deferred Stock Units linked to Baker Hughes Class A Common Stock. This entire amount was reported as held following the transaction, indicating the grant created his current position in this specific Deferred Stock Unit award.
What does each Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Unit represent in this Form 4?
Each Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock without payment. This ties the value of the director’s compensation award directly to the company’s equity performance over time.
When do William G. Beattie’s Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Units vest and settle?
The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the May 19, 2026 grant date. They will be settled in shares of Class A Common Stock within 30 days after William G. Beattie retires from service with Baker Hughes.
Was there any cash paid for the Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Unit grant?
No cash was paid for the Deferred Stock Unit grant. The Form 4 lists a price per unit of 0.0000, indicating this was a stock-based compensation award rather than a purchase transaction in the open market.