Fox Corp (NASDAQ: FOX) director adds deferred stock units via dividend credits
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Burck William A reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Fox Corp director William A. Burck received an award of 136 deferred stock units linked to Class A Common Stock. The units were granted at a reference price of $58.49 per share and represent dividend-equivalent credits tied to existing deferred stock units.
Each deferred stock unit equals one share of Class A Common Stock and will be paid in stock. Payment occurs on the earlier of the first trading day of the quarter five years after the grant or when Burck’s board service ends. After this award, he holds a total of 29,201 deferred stock units, including associated dividend equivalents that vest on the same terms.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Burck William A
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 136 | $58.49 | $8K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 29,201 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each deferred stock unit represents the equivalent of one share of Fox Corporation's Class A Common Stock. Represents dividend equivalents accrued with respect to deferred stock units. The deferred stock units representing dividend equivalents become payable in stock upon the pay out of the underlying deferred stock units. The reported deferred stock units become payable on the earlier of (i) the first trading day of the quarter five years following the grant and (ii) the Reporting Person's end of service as a Director. Represents the aggregate number of deferred stock units held by the Reporting Person, including dividend equivalents accrued that vest on the same terms as the respective underlying deferred stock units.
FAQ
What did Fox Corp (FOX) director William A. Burck report in this Form 4?
William A. Burck reported receiving 136 deferred stock units tied to Fox Corp Class A Common Stock. The award reflects dividend-equivalent credits and increases his total deferred stock unit holdings to 29,201, all subject to the same deferred payout terms.
How many Fox Corp deferred stock units does William A. Burck now hold?
Following this transaction, William A. Burck holds 29,201 deferred stock units. This aggregate figure includes both the newly credited 136 units and prior awards, as well as dividend-equivalent units that vest and pay out on the same schedule as the underlying grants.
What does each Fox Corp deferred stock unit represent for William A. Burck?
Each deferred stock unit represents the equivalent of one share of Fox Corp’s Class A Common Stock. These units are not immediately settled; instead, they will ultimately be paid in stock when the deferral terms are met under the director compensation structure.
When will William A. Burck’s Fox Corp deferred stock units be paid out?
The deferred stock units become payable in stock on the earlier of two events. Payment occurs either on the first trading day of the quarter five years after the grant, or upon the end of Burck’s service as a Fox Corp director, whichever happens first.
What is the nature of the 136 Fox Corp deferred stock units granted to William A. Burck?
The 136 deferred stock units represent dividend equivalents accrued on existing deferred stock units. These dividend-equivalent units follow the same vesting and payout terms as the underlying grants, ultimately settling in shares of Fox Corp Class A Common Stock at the specified future time.
Is this Fox Corp Form 4 transaction an open-market stock purchase or sale?
No, this Form 4 reflects a grant-type acquisition of derivative securities, not an open-market trade. The 136 deferred stock units were awarded as dividend-equivalent credits, with no reported open-market buying or selling of Fox Corp Class A Common Stock involved.