Northern Trust (NTRS) director Susan Crown receives grant of stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
CROWN SUSAN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Northern Trust Corp director Susan Crown received a grant of 82.65 Common Stock Units on April 1, 2026, as a compensation award. The units are payable on a one-for-one basis in Northern Trust common shares when her service as a director ends.
After the grant, she directly holds 37,660.25 Common Stock Units and 18,400 shares of common stock. Additional common shares are held indirectly through various trusts for the benefit of her children and through an LLC whose members include trusts for her and her children.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
Mixed
4 txns
Insider
CROWN SUSAN
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock Units | 82.65 | $141.41 | $12K |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock Units — 37,660.25 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 18,400 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 4,000 shares (Indirect, See ftn.)
Footnotes (1)
- Represents common stock units payable automatically on a one-for-one basis in shares of NTRS stock upon termination of service as a director. Owned by various trusts of which the children of the Reporting Person are the beneficiaries. Owned by a limited liability company, HCNI II LLC, of which trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person and the children of the Reporting Person are members.
Key Figures
Common Stock Units granted: 82.65 units
Grant reference price: $141.41 per unit
Common Stock Units after grant: 37,660.25 units
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Common Stock Units granted
82.65 units
Grant to director Susan Crown on April 1, 2026
Grant reference price
$141.41 per unit
Price per Common Stock Unit used in the grant disclosure
Common Stock Units after grant
37,660.25 units
Total Common Stock Units directly held by Susan Crown post-transaction
Direct common shares held
18,400 shares
Northern Trust common stock directly owned by Susan Crown
Indirect common shares in trusts
4,000 shares
Owned by various trusts benefiting Susan Crown’s children
Indirect common shares via LLC
339,696 shares
Owned by HCNI II LLC, whose members include related trusts
Key Terms
Common Stock Units, indirect ownership, trusts, limited liability company, +1 more
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Common Stock Units financial
"Represents common stock units payable automatically on a one-for-one basis in shares of NTRS stock"
indirect ownership financial
"Owned by various trusts of which the children of the Reporting Person are the beneficiaries."
trusts financial
"Owned by various trusts of which the children of the Reporting Person are the beneficiaries."
A trust is a legal arrangement where one party (the trustee) holds and manages assets—like cash, stocks, property, or a pool of investments—on behalf of others (the beneficiaries). For investors it matters because trusts can package assets into a single, managed vehicle that may offer professional oversight, specific tax or estate benefits, and tradeable shares or units that change how you access, control, and receive income from those assets; think of it as a secure box managed for your financial benefit.
limited liability company financial
"Owned by a limited liability company, HCNI II LLC, of which trusts for the benefit of the Reporting Person and the children of the Reporting Person are members."
A limited liability company (LLC) is a business structure that separates the owners’ personal assets from the company’s debts and legal obligations, like a protective shield that keeps personal savings and property distinct from business risk. For investors, that protection reduces personal financial exposure and often brings flexible rules for profit sharing and taxes, but it can also affect how easily interests are bought or sold and how decisions are made.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
FAQ
What did Northern Trust (NTRS) director Susan Crown report on this Form 4?
Susan Crown reported receiving 82.65 Common Stock Units as a compensation grant. These units convert into Northern Trust common shares on a one-for-one basis when her board service ends, increasing her overall equity-linked exposure to the company.
Is Susan Crown’s Northern Trust (NTRS) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The filing shows a grant of 82.65 Common Stock Units, not an open-market trade. The transaction is coded as a grant or award, meaning it represents compensation rather than a voluntary buy or sell in the public market.
How many Northern Trust (NTRS) Common Stock Units does Susan Crown hold after the grant?
Following the April 1, 2026 grant, Susan Crown directly holds 37,660.25 Common Stock Units. These units are designed to be settled in an equal number of Northern Trust common shares upon her termination of service as a director.
What direct Northern Trust (NTRS) common stock holdings does Susan Crown report?
The Form 4 shows that Susan Crown directly holds 18,400 shares of Northern Trust common stock. This direct ownership position is separate from her Common Stock Units and reflects shares currently owned in her own name.
What indirect Northern Trust (NTRS) ownership is disclosed for Susan Crown?
The filing discloses Northern Trust common shares owned by various trusts benefiting her children and by HCNI II LLC. Trusts for Susan Crown and her children are members of the LLC, so these positions are reported as indirect holdings associated with her.
How are Susan Crown’s Common Stock Units in Northern Trust (NTRS) settled?
The Common Stock Units are automatically payable in Northern Trust common shares on a one-for-one basis. Settlement occurs upon her termination of service as a director, aligning the award’s value with the company’s future share price at that time.