Teradyne (TER) director adds 25 deferred stock units from dividend election
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TERADYNE, INC director Paul J. Tufano reported a small administrative change in his equity holdings. On March 13, 2026, he was credited with 25 deferred stock units (DSUs) in lieu of cash dividends on his existing DSUs, at no cash cost per unit. These DSUs are scheduled to be settled one-for-one in Teradyne common stock, generally within ninety days after he no longer serves as a non-employee director. Following this transaction, his directly held common stock and DSU-related position reported in the filing totals 64,886 shares, reflecting a routine, compensation-related adjustment rather than an open-market trade.
Positive
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Negative
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
TUFANO PAUL J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other | Common Stock | 25 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 64,886 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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FAQ
What did Teradyne (TER) director Paul J. Tufano report on this Form 4?
Paul J. Tufano reported receiving 25 deferred stock units (DSUs) on March 13, 2026. These units were issued as dividend equivalents on his existing DSUs, with no cash paid, and will later convert one-for-one into Teradyne common stock.
Was there any open-market buying or selling of Teradyne (TER) stock in this Form 4?
No open-market trades were reported. The Form 4 shows an “other” transaction in which 25 DSUs were credited as dividends on existing DSUs, a routine compensation-related adjustment rather than a purchase or sale on the stock market.
What are deferred stock units (DSUs) in the context of Teradyne (TER)?
Deferred stock units, or DSUs, are rights to receive Teradyne common shares in the future. For this director, DSUs are generally settled one-for-one in common stock within ninety days after he stops serving as a non-employee director.
How were the 25 DSUs for Teradyne (TER) director Paul J. Tufano created?
The 25 DSUs were issued according to his election to receive dividends on existing DSUs in the form of additional DSUs instead of cash. This acquisition is described as exempt under Exchange Act Rule 16b-3(d).