Pfizer (PFE) director Mortimer Buckley awarded 1,386.834 phantom units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Buckley Mortimer J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Pfizer Inc. director Mortimer J. Buckley received a grant of 1,386.834 Phantom Stock Units on deferred compensation terms. Each unit represents one phantom share of common stock valued at $27.04. Following the award, Buckley holds 16,704.585 Phantom Stock Units, which will be settled in cash or stock after his retirement from the Board.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Buckley Mortimer J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 1,386.834 | $27.04 | $37K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 16,704.585 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Each unit represents one phantom share of common stock. These units represent deferred director's compensation (including dividend equivalents thereon) that are settled in cash or common stock at the director's election following the reporting person's retirement from the Board of Directors.
Key Figures
Phantom Stock Units granted: 1,386.834 units
Unit reference price: $27.0400 per unit
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant: 16,704.585 units
3 metrics
Phantom Stock Units granted
1,386.834 units
Grant on March 27, 2026
Unit reference price
$27.0400 per unit
Value used for this phantom grant
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant
16,704.585 units
Holdings following the reported transaction
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, deferred director's compensation, dividend equivalents
3 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Phantom Stock Units" and footnote "Each unit represents one phantom 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 director's compensation financial
"These units represent deferred director's compensation (including dividend equivalents thereon)..."
dividend equivalents financial
"deferred director's compensation (including dividend equivalents thereon) that are settled in cash or common stock..."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Pfizer (PFE) director Mortimer Buckley report?
Pfizer director Mortimer J. Buckley reported receiving 1,386.834 Phantom Stock Units as a grant. These units are part of his deferred director compensation and are linked to Pfizer common stock value, but will be settled later rather than immediately in shares or cash.
How many Pfizer Phantom Stock Units does Mortimer Buckley hold after this Form 4?
After the reported grant, Mortimer J. Buckley holds 16,704.585 Phantom Stock Units. This total reflects his deferred director compensation balance, including dividend equivalents, and represents a cash- or stock-settled obligation payable after he retires from Pfizer’s Board of Directors.
What are Phantom Stock Units in the Pfizer (PFE) director’s compensation plan?
Phantom Stock Units are bookkeeping units, each representing one phantom share of Pfizer common stock. They track the stock’s value and may accumulate dividend equivalents, but are ultimately settled in cash or shares according to the plan terms instead of being actual current stock ownership.
When will Mortimer Buckley’s Pfizer Phantom Stock Units be settled?
Buckley’s Phantom Stock Units will be settled following his retirement from Pfizer’s Board of Directors. At that time, they will be paid in either cash or common stock, according to his election and the terms of the company’s deferred director compensation program.
Is Mortimer Buckley’s Pfizer Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?
The Form 4 reports a grant of 1,386.834 Phantom Stock Units, not an open-market stock purchase or sale. It reflects deferred director compensation rather than a discretionary trade in Pfizer common shares on the public market by Mortimer J. Buckley.