Director adds 720 phantom stock units at Trinity (NYSE: TRN)
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Trinity Industries director Leldon E. Echols reported receiving a grant of Trinity Phantom Stock Units. On March 31, 2026, he acquired 720 phantom stock units linked to Trinity common stock at a reference price of $32.18 per unit. These units were accrued under the Trinity Industries, Inc. Deferred Plan for Directors Fees and convert on a 1-for-1 basis to common stock equivalents, but the account will be settled in cash after his retirement. Following this grant, Echols holds a total of 75,411 Trinity Phantom Stock Units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
ECHOLS LELDON E
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Trinity Phantom Stock Units | 720 | $32.18 | $23K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Trinity Phantom Stock Units — 75,411 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 720 units
Reference price per unit: $32.18 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 75,411 units
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4 metrics
Phantom units granted
720 units
Grant of Trinity Phantom Stock Units on March 31, 2026
Reference price per unit
$32.18 per unit
Valuation used for the 720 phantom stock units granted
Total phantom units after grant
75,411 units
Director Leldon E. Echols’ Trinity Phantom Stock Units after transaction
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
One phantom stock unit per one share of Trinity common stock equivalent
Key Terms
Trinity Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Plan for Directors Fees, 1 - for - 1, settlement of the account will be in cash
4 terms
Trinity Phantom Stock Units financial
"The Trinity Phantom Stock Units were accrued under the Trinity Industries, Inc. Deferred Plan for Directors Fees."
Deferred Plan for Directors Fees financial
"The Trinity Phantom Stock Units were accrued under the Trinity Industries, Inc. Deferred Plan for Directors Fees."
1 - for - 1 financial
"Stock units are converted at "1 - for - 1" (a rate of one stock unit per one share of Trinity common stock)."
settlement of the account will be in cash financial
"Settlement of the account will be in cash after the reporting person's retirement."
FAQ
What insider transaction did TRN director Leldon E. Echols report on this Form 4?
Leldon E. Echols reported the acquisition of 720 Trinity Phantom Stock Units on March 31, 2026. These units were granted under Trinity Industries’ Deferred Plan for Directors Fees and increase his total phantom unit holdings to 75,411 after the transaction.
What are Trinity Phantom Stock Units reported in the TRN Form 4 filing?
Trinity Phantom Stock Units are bookkeeping units that track Trinity common stock value on a 1-for-1 basis. They are accrued under the Deferred Plan for Directors Fees and, according to the filing, are ultimately settled in cash after the reporting person’s retirement.
How many Trinity Phantom Stock Units does TRN director Echols hold after this grant?
After receiving 720 additional Trinity Phantom Stock Units, Leldon E. Echols holds 75,411 phantom stock units in total. This figure reflects his direct holdings in the deferred compensation plan as reported following the March 31, 2026 grant transaction.
At what price were the 720 Trinity Phantom Stock Units credited in the TRN filing?
The 720 Trinity Phantom Stock Units were credited at a reference price of $32.18 per unit. This price is used to value the deferred award tied to Trinity common stock under the company’s Deferred Plan for Directors Fees.
How and when will Trinity Phantom Stock Units reported by TRN be settled?
According to the footnote in the filing, the Trinity Phantom Stock Units will be settled in cash after the reporting person’s retirement. Although the units convert on a 1-for-1 basis with Trinity common stock, no actual shares are issued at settlement.