Macy's (NYSE: M) director receives 1,366 phantom stock units as board award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MARKEE RICHARD L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Macy's, Inc. director Richard L. Markee received a grant of 1,366 Phantom Stock Units, each convertible 1-for-1 into Common Stock. The units are valued at an average of $20.1234 per unit and will be settled in Common Stock when he leaves the Board of Directors, bringing his total Phantom Stock Units to 1,366.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
MARKEE RICHARD L
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 1,366 | $20.1234 | $27K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 1,366 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- 1-for-1 conversion. Units are to be settled in Common Stock upon the Reporting Person's termination from the Board of Directors. The price noted is the average of the value of the stock units granted each month during the quarter for which this report is filed.
Key Figures
Phantom Stock Units granted: 1,366 units
Unit value: $20.1234 per unit
Conversion ratio: 1-for-1
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4 metrics
Phantom Stock Units granted
1,366 units
Grant on 2026-03-31 to director Markee
Unit value
$20.1234 per unit
Average value of stock units granted each month in the quarter
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
Each Phantom Stock Unit converts into one share of Common Stock
Total Phantom Units after grant
1,366 units
Total derivative holdings following this award
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, 1-for-1 conversion, Board of Directors, deferred compensation
4 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"The reporting person received a grant of 1,366 Phantom Stock Units."
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.
1-for-1 conversion financial
"Footnote states a 1-for-1 conversion for the Phantom Stock Units."
Board of Directors financial
"Units are to be settled in Common Stock upon termination from the Board of Directors."
The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.
deferred compensation financial
"The structure functions as deferred compensation tied to Macy’s Common Stock."
Deferred compensation is pay that employees or executives have earned now but will receive at a later date, such as delayed bonuses, retirement benefits, or stock grants. It matters to investors because it creates future obligations and shapes incentives—like a promise to pay later that can affect a company’s reported profits, cash needs and potential stock dilution—so it helps signal how a business manages costs and retains key people.
FAQ
What did Macy's (M) director Richard L. Markee report in this Form 4?
Richard L. Markee reported receiving 1,366 Phantom Stock Units as a grant. These units represent deferred compensation tied to Macy’s Common Stock and will be settled in shares when he leaves the Board of Directors, rather than as an immediate cash or stock transaction.
How many Macy's (M) Phantom Stock Units were granted to Richard L. Markee?
He was granted 1,366 Phantom Stock Units in this transaction. Each unit tracks the value of one share of Macy’s Common Stock and converts 1-for-1 into shares when settled, functioning as a form of deferred equity-linked compensation for his Board service.
At what value were the Macy's (M) Phantom Stock Units recorded in this grant?
The Phantom Stock Units were recorded at an average value of $20.1234 per unit. That price reflects the average value of stock units granted each month during the reported quarter, providing a standardized measure for this quarterly compensation award.
When will Richard L. Markee’s Macy's (M) Phantom Stock Units be settled?
The Phantom Stock Units will be settled in Macy’s Common Stock upon his termination from the Board of Directors. Until then, they remain as deferred units that mirror the value of the underlying stock without immediate delivery of shares.
What does a 1-for-1 conversion mean for Macy's (M) Phantom Stock Units?
A 1-for-1 conversion means each Phantom Stock Unit will convert into one share of Macy’s Common Stock at settlement. This structure directly links the director’s deferred compensation to Macy’s share price performance over time, aligning incentives with shareholders.