Director in Sensient (NYSE: SXT) defers fees into deferred stock
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Sensient Technologies director Joseph Carleone received 422.547 shares of deferred stock as a grant tied to director fee deferrals. This deferred stock converts into common stock on a one-for-one basis and is issued after his service as a director ends.
Following the grant, his reported deferred stock holdings total 23,780.400 shares. A separate holding entry shows 22,551.313 shares of common stock held directly, which includes restricted stock under the company’s 2017 Stock Plan and shares accumulated through a dividend reinvestment plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Carleone Joseph
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock | 422.547 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock — 23,780.4 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 22,551.313 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan, as amended and restated, and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan. Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis. Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. Shares of common stock will be issued upon termination of reporting person's service as a director of the Issuer.
Key Figures
Deferred stock grant: 422.547 shares
Deferred stock holdings after grant: 23,780.400 shares
Direct common stock holdings: 22,551.313 shares
3 metrics
Deferred stock grant
422.547 shares
Director fee deferral grant on deferred stock
Deferred stock holdings after grant
23,780.400 shares
Total deferred stock following the award
Direct common stock holdings
22,551.313 shares
Common stock held directly after reported transactions
Key Terms
Deferred Stock, Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, dividend reinvestment plan, restricted stock
4 terms
Deferred Stock financial
"Deferred stock converts to common stock on a one-for-one basis."
Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferral of director fees under Issuer's Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
dividend reinvestment plan financial
"and shares held in a dividend reinvestment plan."
A dividend reinvestment plan lets shareholders automatically use cash dividends to buy more shares of the same company instead of receiving the money. It matters to investors because it turns regular payouts into a steady way to grow ownership and take advantage of compound returns—like having your savings automatically buy additional slices of a pie over time—while often reducing transaction costs and smoothing purchase timing.
restricted stock financial
"Includes shares of restricted stock held under Issuer's 2017 Stock Plan."
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
FAQ
What did Sensient Technologies (SXT) director Joseph Carleone report in this Form 4?
He reported a grant of 422.547 shares of deferred stock linked to director fee deferrals. This award increases his deferred stock balance and reflects compensation rather than an open-market stock purchase or sale.
How and when does the deferred stock reported by Sensient (SXT) convert into common stock?
The deferred stock converts into common stock on a one-for-one basis. According to the disclosure, the shares of common stock will be issued when Joseph Carleone’s service as a director of Sensient Technologies ends.
What does the Form 4 say about Joseph Carleone’s direct common stock holdings in Sensient (SXT)?
A holding entry shows 22,551.313 shares of common stock held directly. This amount includes restricted stock granted under Sensient’s 2017 Stock Plan and shares accumulated through a dividend reinvestment plan, as described in the filing’s footnotes.