Arcosa (NYSE: ACA) director awarded phantom stock units as deferred fees
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
LINDSAY JOHN W reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Arcosa, Inc. director John W. Lindsay received a grant of 3 Arcosa phantom stock units, each economically equivalent to one share of common stock at a reference value of $145.29 per unit. Following this award, he holds 7,402 phantom stock units, which will settle in cash when his board service ends.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
LINDSAY JOHN W
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Arcosa Phantom Stock Units | 3 | $145.29 | $435.87 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Arcosa Phantom Stock Units — 7,402 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 3 units
Reference price per unit: $145.29 per unit
Total phantom units after grant: 7,402 units
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Phantom stock units granted
3 units
Grant under Arcosa, Inc. Deferred Plan for Director Fees on June 30, 2026
Reference price per unit
$145.29 per unit
Economic equivalent per phantom stock unit
Total phantom units after grant
7,402 units
Holdings following reported transaction
Underlying security
3 shares common stock equivalent
Each phantom unit equals one common share economically
Key Terms
Arcosa Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Plan for Director Fees, economic equivalent, settle in cash
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Arcosa Phantom Stock Units financial
"The Arcosa Phantom Stock Units were accrued under the Arcosa, Inc. Deferred Plan for Director Fees."
Deferred Plan for Director Fees financial
"The Arcosa Phantom Stock Units were accrued under the Arcosa, Inc. Deferred Plan for Director Fees."
A deferred plan for director fees lets a company delay paying board members their compensation until a future date or convert it into a future payment vehicle, such as cash at a later time or equity that vests over years. For investors, it matters because deferral can conserve current cash and tie directors’ rewards to long-term company performance—similar to choosing to receive part of your paycheck later to encourage long-term commitment—but it also creates future obligations that affect shareholder value and bankruptcy risk.
economic equivalent financial
"Each share of phantom stock units is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock."
settle in cash financial
"The phantom stock units settle in cash upon the reporting person's termination of services with Arcosa."
FAQ
What did Arcosa (ACA) director John W. Lindsay report in this Form 4?
John W. Lindsay reported receiving 3 Arcosa phantom stock units as a compensation award. Each unit is economically equivalent to one common share and will be settled in cash when his service with Arcosa ends, rather than through delivery of stock.
How many Arcosa (ACA) phantom stock units does John W. Lindsay now hold?
After this grant, John W. Lindsay holds 7,402 Arcosa phantom stock units. These units track the value of Arcosa common stock but are paid out in cash upon his termination of service, functioning as deferred director compensation.
What is the value reference for the new Arcosa (ACA) phantom stock units?
The 3 newly granted phantom stock units use a reference value of $145.29 per unit. This amount reflects the economic basis for the award under Arcosa’s director deferred fee plan, with future cash settlement tied to the value of the underlying common stock.
When will John W. Lindsay’s Arcosa (ACA) phantom stock units be paid out?
The phantom stock units will be settled in cash upon John W. Lindsay’s termination of service with Arcosa. Until then, they function as deferred compensation that tracks the economic value of Arcosa’s common stock under the company’s director fee plan.