Northrop Grumman (NOC) director awarded 349 shares under 2024 incentive plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Northrop Grumman director Christopher W. Grady reported a compensation-related stock award. On May 20, 2026, he acquired 349 shares of Common Stock at a stated value of $552.17 per share through a grant under the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan.
These shares were deferred into a stock unit account in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3. Following the award, Grady directly holds 421 shares of Northrop Grumman common stock, including amounts and dividends maintained in the stock unit account pursuant to the company’s long-term incentive plans.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Grady Christopher W.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 349 | $552.17 | $193K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 421 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents shares of common stock deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan (the "Plan") in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3. Represents shares of common stock, including dividends, held in a stock unit account pursuant to the Plan and the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan. Dividends earned on shares held in the stock unit account were exempt from Section 16 and not reportable under rule 16a-11.
Key Figures
Stock award size: 349 shares
Award value per share: $552.17 per share
Post-award holdings: 421 shares
3 metrics
Stock award size
349 shares
Grant of Common Stock on May 20, 2026
Award value per share
$552.17 per share
Stated value for granted Common Stock
Post-award holdings
421 shares
Total Common Stock directly held after transaction
Key Terms
Rule 16b-3, stock unit account, Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, Section 16
4 terms
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"in a transaction exempt pursuant to Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
stock unit account financial
"deferred into a stock unit account pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan"
Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan financial
"pursuant to the Northrop Grumman 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan"
Section 16 regulatory
"Dividends earned on shares held in the stock unit account were exempt from Section 16"
Section 16 is a U.S. securities law rule that governs the trading and disclosure obligations of company insiders — typically officers, directors and large shareholders — to promote transparency and deter unfair profit-taking. It requires insiders to publicly report their stock trades and allows companies or the issuer to reclaim quick, short-term profits from certain insider trades, like a scoreboard and a refund policy that help investors see and limit possible insider advantage.
FAQ
What did Christopher W. Grady report in the latest Form 4 for NOC?
Christopher W. Grady reported receiving 349 shares of Northrop Grumman Common Stock as a grant under the company’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, valued at $552.17 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 421 shares in a compensation-related, non-market transaction.
Was the Christopher W. Grady NOC Form 4 a market purchase or a stock award?
The Form 4 shows a stock award, not a market purchase. Grady acquired 349 shares as a grant under Northrop Grumman’s 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan, with the shares deferred into a stock unit account rather than bought on the open market.
Why is the Christopher W. Grady Northrop Grumman grant exempt under Rule 16b-3?
The filing notes that Grady’s award represents shares deferred into a stock unit account under the 2024 Long-Term Incentive Stock Plan in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3, which generally covers board-approved, issuer-equity compensation arrangements for insiders, rather than discretionary market trades.