Vontier (NYSE: VNT) director defers fees into stock units and adds shares via dividend reinvestment
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Vontier Corp director Robert L. Eatroff reported two compensation-related share acquisitions. On March 27, 2026, he received 905 restricted stock units based on a 20-day average price of $37.33, in lieu of cash annual retainer fees under a deferral election.
The restricted stock units are immediately vested but the underlying common shares will be issued only upon his separation from service. On March 26, 2026, he also automatically acquired 1.085 shares of common stock at $36.82 through a third-party dividend reinvestment option. Following these transactions, he directly holds 51,169.196 shares of Vontier common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Eatroff Robert L
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 | 905 | $37.33 | $34K |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock, par value $0.0001 | 1.085 | $36.82 | $39.95 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 — 51,169.196 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Reflects shares automatically acquired through a dividend reinvestment option provided by a third party. On March 27, 2026, the Issuer granted to the Reporting Person restricted stock units ("Deferral RSUs") of the Issuer in the amount indicated, based on a 20-day average price of $37.33, pursuant to deferral election made by the Reporting Person of annual retainer fees that would otherwise have been paid in cash. Since the Deferral RSUs are payable solely in common stock, they are being reported in Table I of this Form 4. The Deferral RSUs are immediately vested, but the underlying shares will not be issued until the Reporting Person's separation from service.
FAQ
What insider transactions did Vontier (VNT) director Robert L. Eatroff report?
He reported receiving 905 restricted stock units in lieu of cash fees and 1.085 shares through dividend reinvestment. Both transactions are classified as awards or other acquisitions rather than open-market purchases or sales of Vontier common stock.
Were the Vontier (VNT) Form 4 transactions open-market buys or compensation awards?
The Form 4 transactions were compensation-related awards and automatic reinvestment, not open-market buys. One entry reflects restricted stock units granted instead of cash fees, and the other reflects shares acquired automatically via a dividend reinvestment option.
How was the number of Vontier (VNT) restricted stock units for Robert L. Eatroff determined?
The company granted restricted stock units based on a 20-day average Vontier share price of $37.33. This average price was applied to annual retainer fees Eatroff elected to defer, producing 905 restricted stock units payable solely in Vontier common stock.
What does the dividend reinvestment transaction mean for Vontier (VNT) director holdings?
The dividend reinvestment increased Eatroff’s direct holdings by 1.085 shares at a reference price of $36.82. It reflects an automatic plan where cash dividends are used to purchase additional Vontier shares, modestly growing his ownership without a discretionary market trade.