Molson Coors (TAP) director receives 334-share deferred stock grant in lieu of cash
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HERINGTON CHARLES M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Molson Coors Beverage Co director Charles M. Herington received a grant of 334 shares of Class B Common Stock on March 31, 2026. The grant was issued as deferred stock units in lieu of director cash compensation and carries a price of $0.00 per share.
After this award, Herington directly holds 61,585 shares of Class B Common Stock. The deferred stock units vest in full when he terminates service as a director, tying this compensation to the length of his board tenure rather than immediate cash payment.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
HERINGTON CHARLES M
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Class B Common Stock | 334 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Class B Common Stock — 61,585 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred stock unit grant: 334 shares
Grant price: $0.00 per share
Shares held after transaction: 61,585 shares
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Deferred stock unit grant
334 shares
Class B Common Stock granted March 31, 2026
Grant price
$0.00 per share
Compensation-related deferred stock unit award
Shares held after transaction
61,585 shares
Director’s direct Class B Common Stock holdings post-grant
Transaction date
March 31, 2026
Date of deferred stock unit grant
Key Terms
deferred stock unit, director cash compensation, vest in full, Class B Common Stock
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deferred stock unit financial
"The reporting person received a deferred stock unit grant in lieu of director cash compensation."
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
director cash compensation financial
"The reporting person received a deferred stock unit grant in lieu of director cash compensation."
vest in full financial
"The deferred stock units vest in full upon the reporting person's termination as a director."
Class B Common Stock financial
"security_title": "Class B Common Stock""
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Molson Coors (TAP) report for Charles M. Herington?
Molson Coors reported that director Charles M. Herington received a grant of 334 Class B Common Stock deferred stock units. This was a compensation-related award rather than an open-market trade, reflecting stock-based payment for board service.
Was the Molson Coors (TAP) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?
The Form 4 transaction was neither a market purchase nor a sale. Herington received 334 deferred stock units as a grant in lieu of director cash compensation, recorded at $0.00 per share as part of his board compensation.
Why did Molson Coors (TAP) grant deferred stock units instead of cash to its director?
The filing states Herington received a deferred stock unit grant in lieu of director cash compensation. This means part of his normal cash board fees was paid in stock-linked units, aligning compensation with company equity performance instead of immediate cash.
When do Charles M. Herington’s Molson Coors (TAP) deferred stock units vest?
The deferred stock units vest in full upon Herington’s termination as a director. Vesting is therefore tied to the end of his board service, encouraging continued tenure rather than providing immediately vested stock compensation.