Qualcomm (QCOM) director receives 262 DSUs instead of cash fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TRICOIRE JEAN-PASCAL reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
QUALCOMM INC/DE director Jean-Pascal Tricoire received 262 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) of common stock as a grant in lieu of cash retainer fees. The award was priced at $0.00 per share, reflecting its nature as compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
Following this grant, Tricoire directly holds a total of 13,481.4716 shares of Qualcomm common stock. The DSUs are 100% vested on the grant date and will be settled in Qualcomm common shares upon separation from service, death, disability, or a change in control, according to the grant terms.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
TRICOIRE JEAN-PASCAL
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 262 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 13,481.472 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
DSUs granted: 262 units
Price per share: $0.00 per share
Shares held after transaction: 13,481.4716 shares
3 metrics
DSUs granted
262 units
Deferred Stock Units issued in lieu of cash retainer fees
Price per share
$0.00 per share
Grant/award acquisition of DSUs
Shares held after transaction
13,481.4716 shares
Total direct Qualcomm common stock holdings after DSU grant
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs), cash retainer fees, change in control
3 terms
Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) financial
"Represents Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of payment of cash retainer fees."
Deferred stock units (DSUs) are a form of long-term pay that promises an employee or director future company shares or cash equal to the share value at a later date, usually after leaving the company or at a set vesting time. Think of them as a delayed paycheck tied to the stock: they align recipients’ interests with long-term share performance and matter to investors because they create potential future dilution and signal how management is rewarded and incentivized.
cash retainer fees financial
"Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) issued in lieu of payment of cash retainer fees."
change in control financial
"on the earlier of (1) separation from service, (2) death, (3) disability, or (4) a change in control."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
FAQ
What did Qualcomm (QCOM) director Jean-Pascal Tricoire report in this Form 4?
Jean-Pascal Tricoire reported receiving 262 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) of Qualcomm common stock. These units were granted in lieu of cash retainer fees and increased his direct holdings to 13,481.4716 shares of Qualcomm common stock after the transaction.
Were the Qualcomm (QCOM) DSUs granted to Jean-Pascal Tricoire immediately vested?
Yes. The filing states that the Deferred Stock Units are 100% vested on the grant date. This means Tricoire’s rights to the 262 DSUs are fully earned immediately, although the actual settlement into shares occurs at specified future events.
Did Jean-Pascal Tricoire buy Qualcomm (QCOM) stock on the open market in this filing?
No. The Form 4 shows a transaction coded A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. The 262 DSUs were issued in lieu of cash retainer fees, with a reported price of $0.00 per share, not an open-market purchase.