Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE: ADM) director receives 746 stock units grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co director Patrick J. Moore received a grant of stock units as part of his board compensation. On this award date, he acquired 746.777 stock units at a stated price of $0.00 per unit under the company’s Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors.
Each stock unit represents one share of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis, to be delivered in the future under the plan’s terms. After this grant, Moore’s reported balance in stock units linked to common stock increased to 101,758.911, reflecting a larger deferred equity position rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
MOORE PATRICK J
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Units | 746.777 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Units — 101,758.911 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Granted pursuant to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. Conversion or exercise price of Derivative Security is 1-for-1. The earlier of the date five years after the end of the calendar year that includes the calendar quarter for which any stock unit is awarded to the participant, or in which such stock unit is credited to the participant as a dividend equivalent, or the date the participant ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, in each case as may be extended pursuant to the terms of the Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors.
Key Figures
Stock units granted: 746.777 units
Units after transaction: 101,758.911 units
Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit
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4 metrics
Stock units granted
746.777 units
Grant to Patrick J. Moore on award date
Units after transaction
101,758.911 units
Total stock units held following grant
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Stated price for awarded stock units
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
Each stock unit equals one ADM common share
Key Terms
Stock Units, Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors, dividend equivalent, Derivative Security
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Stock Units financial
"security_title: "Stock Units" and underlying_security_title: "Common Stock""
Stock units are individual pieces of ownership in a company, like slices of a pie that together make up the whole business. They matter to investors because each unit represents a claim on the company’s assets, profits and sometimes voting power, and changes in the number or value of these units affect ownership percentages, potential dividends and share dilution — all of which influence an investment’s worth.
Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors financial
"Granted pursuant to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors."
dividend equivalent financial
"stock unit is credited to the participant as a dividend equivalent, or the date the participant ceases"
A dividend equivalent is a payment someone receives that matches the cash dividends paid on a stock, even though they don’t actually hold the shares. It often shows up in stock-based pay or certain derivatives, and matters to investors because it preserves the income value and alters the after-tax return and timing of payouts — think of it like getting a paycheck for the dividends you would have earned if you owned the stock directly.
Derivative Security financial
"Conversion or exercise price of Derivative Security is 1-for-1."
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What did ADM director Patrick J. Moore report in this Form 4 filing?
Patrick J. Moore reported receiving a grant of 746.777 stock units as compensation. These stock units are tied to Archer-Daniels-Midland common stock and were issued at a stated price of $0.00 per unit under the company’s Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors.
How many ADM stock units does Patrick J. Moore hold after this grant?
After the grant, Patrick J. Moore holds 101,758.911 stock units linked to ADM common stock. This total includes the newly awarded 746.777 units and represents his deferred equity balance from service as a nonemployee member of the Board of Directors.
Is the ADM Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale by Patrick J. Moore?
The Form 4 transaction is not an open-market purchase or sale. It reflects a grant or award acquisition of 746.777 stock units at $0.00 per unit, given as director compensation under Archer-Daniels-Midland’s Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors.
What does a 1-for-1 conversion of ADM stock units mean for this award?
A 1-for-1 conversion means each stock unit corresponds to one share of ADM common stock. When the units are ultimately settled under plan terms, Moore will receive one share of common stock for every stock unit credited in his account.
When can the ADM stock units granted to Patrick J. Moore be settled?
The stock units are generally payable at the earlier of two times. They can be settled five years after the end of the calendar year in which they are awarded or credited as dividend equivalents, or when Moore ceases serving on ADM’s Board of Directors.
Under what plan were the ADM stock units granted to Patrick J. Moore?
The stock units were granted under Archer-Daniels-Midland Company’s Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. This plan provides equity-based compensation to outside directors, awarding stock units that track ADM common stock and are typically settled at a future date.