Thermo Fisher (NYSE: TMO) director adds 66 Phantom Stock Units under deferred plan
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
JOHNSON JENNIFER M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC INC. director Jennifer M. Johnson received a grant of 66.0200 Phantom Stock Units on March 28, 2026. These units are convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and were credited at $473.36 per unit under the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors.
Following this grant, Johnson holds a total of 661.3100 Phantom Stock Units. Directors’ retainers are deferred quarterly as Common Stock units based on the closing stock price at quarter end, with shares distributed as stock after director service ends or upon a change of control.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
JOHNSON JENNIFER M
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 66.02 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 661.31 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Convertible into Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of March?28, 2026, at a price of $473.36 per unit pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan"). Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units based on the closing price of the stock as of the quarter end. The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control.
Key Figures
Phantom Stock Units granted: 66.0200 units
Credit price per unit: $473.36 per unit
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant: 661.3100 units
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Phantom Stock Units granted
66.0200 units
Grant on March 28, 2026
Credit price per unit
$473.36 per unit
Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors
Total Phantom Stock Units after grant
661.3100 units
Holdings following March 28, 2026 transaction
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
Phantom Stock Units to Common Stock
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, change of control, Common Stock units
4 terms
Phantom Stock Units financial
"Represents stock units credited to the Reporting Person's account as of March?28, 2026"
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 Compensation Plan for Directors financial
"pursuant to the Issuer's Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors (the "Plan")"
A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.
change of control financial
"The shares are distributable as stock upon cessation of director service (for any reason) or a change of control."
A change of control occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a sale, merger, or acquisition, resulting in new leadership or ownership structure. This change can impact the company's direction and decision-making, which is important for investors because it may affect the company's stability, strategy, and future prospects.
Common Stock units financial
"Directors' retainers are deferred quarterly under the Plan as Common Stock units"
A common stock unit is a tradable ownership interest that represents one or more ordinary shares in a company, giving the holder a stake in profits, a claim on assets after creditors, and usually voting rights on corporate matters. For investors it matters because these units determine how much of the company you own, how much influence you have, and how returns or losses are shared—think of owning slices of a pie that can be increased or diluted by the company’s actions.
FAQ
What did Thermo Fisher (TMO) director Jennifer M. Johnson report in this Form 4?
Jennifer M. Johnson reported receiving 66.0200 Phantom Stock Units. These were credited on March 28, 2026 under Thermo Fisher’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, increasing her total Phantom Stock Unit holdings to 661.3100 units linked to the company’s Common Stock.
What are Phantom Stock Units in Thermo Fisher’s (TMO) director compensation?
Phantom Stock Units are deferred compensation units that mirror Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock. For Johnson, they convert to Common Stock on a 1-for-1 basis and are credited quarterly based on the closing stock price, with actual shares delivered after service ends or a change of control.
At what price were Jennifer M. Johnson’s new Thermo Fisher (TMO) units credited?
Her 66.0200 Phantom Stock Units were credited at $473.36 per unit. This price reflects the closing price of Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock at the quarter end, as specified in the Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors governing these stock-based retainer deferrals.
How many Thermo Fisher (TMO) Phantom Stock Units does Jennifer M. Johnson hold after this grant?
After the March 28, 2026 grant, Johnson holds 661.3100 Phantom Stock Units. These units track Thermo Fisher’s Common Stock value and are ultimately distributable as shares once her director service ends or if a change of control occurs at the company.