Energizer (NYSE: ENR) director gets 1,827 phantom stock units as deferred pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
VITALE ROBERT V reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Energizer Holdings, Inc. director Robert V. Vitale received a grant of 1,827 Phantom Stock Units in deferred compensation on March 31, 2026. These units, valued at $16.42 per unit, are credited to his balance in the Energizer Stock Unit Fund and are economically equivalent to common shares.
Following this grant, Vitale holds 30,211 Phantom Stock Units. The units are payable in shares of common stock when his service on the company’s Board of Directors ends, making this a non-cash, equity-linked component of his director compensation.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
VITALE ROBERT V
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units in Deferred Compensation | 1,827 | $16.42 | $30K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units in Deferred Compensation — 30,211 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Deferral of annual retainer credited to the Reporting Person's balance in the Energizer Stock Unit Fund of the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan in the form of additional Phantom Stock Units, each of which is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. Phantom Stock Units are payable in shares of common stock upon the termination of the Reporting Person's service on the Company's Board of Directors.
Key Figures
Phantom Stock Units granted: 1,827 units
Grant value per unit: $16.42 per unit
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant: 30,211 units
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Phantom Stock Units granted
1,827 units
Grant on March 31, 2026 under Deferred Compensation Plan
Grant value per unit
$16.42 per unit
Phantom Stock Units in Deferred Compensation
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant
30,211 units
Holdings following March 31, 2026 transaction
Underlying common stock
1,827 shares
Common stock underlying new Phantom Stock Units
Conversion price
$0.00
Conversion or exercise price for Phantom Stock Units
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan, Energizer Stock Unit Fund, economic equivalent
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Phantom Stock Units financial
"additional Phantom Stock Units, each of which is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan in the form of additional Phantom Stock Units"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
Energizer Stock Unit Fund financial
"credited to the Reporting Person's balance in the Energizer Stock Unit Fund of the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan"
economic equivalent financial
"each of which is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock"
FAQ
What insider transaction did ENR director Robert V. Vitale report?
Director Robert V. Vitale reported receiving 1,827 Phantom Stock Units as deferred compensation. The grant occurred on March 31, 2026 at $16.42 per unit, increasing his total Phantom Stock Units to 30,211, all tied economically to Energizer common stock performance.
What are Phantom Stock Units in Energizer (ENR) deferred compensation?
Phantom Stock Units are bookkeeping entries that mirror Energizer common stock value. For Robert V. Vitale, 1,827 units were added to his Deferred Compensation Plan balance, each economically equivalent to one share, and will be settled in common stock when his Board service ends.
How many Energizer Phantom Stock Units does Robert V. Vitale hold after this Form 4?
After the March 31, 2026 grant, Robert V. Vitale holds 30,211 Phantom Stock Units. This reflects the addition of 1,827 new units credited under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan, all representing economic exposure equivalent to Energizer common stock performance over time.
When will Robert V. Vitale’s Energizer Phantom Stock Units be paid out?
Vitale’s Phantom Stock Units are payable in shares of Energizer common stock when his service on the company’s Board of Directors terminates. Until then, the units remain as deferred compensation entries that track the economic value of the underlying common shares.
Is the reported ENR Phantom Stock Unit grant a cash transaction?
The reported transaction is not a cash purchase or sale; it is a grant of 1,827 Phantom Stock Units as deferred compensation. These units are credited to the Energizer Stock Unit Fund and represent equity-linked compensation rather than an open-market trade in common stock.