ADM (NYSE: ADM) director granted 765 stock units as deferred board compensation
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co director James C. Collins Jr. received a grant of 765.531 stock units as compensation. These stock units were awarded under Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors and are convertible into an equal number of shares of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
After this grant, Collins holds a total of 13,075.837 stock units directly. The units generally convert on the earlier of a specified future date tied to the award calendar year or when he ceases to be a member of the Board of Directors, as provided in the plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Collins James C. Jr.
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Stock Units | 765.531 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Stock Units — 13,075.837 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: 765.531 stock units
Total stock units after grant: 13,075.837 stock units
Grant price per unit: $0.0000
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Stock units granted
765.531 stock units
Grant under Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors
Total stock units after grant
13,075.837 stock units
Holdings following reported transaction
Grant price per unit
$0.0000
Reported transaction price per stock unit
Conversion ratio
1-for-1
Each stock unit converts into one common share
Key Terms
Stock Units, Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors, Derivative Security, dividend equivalent
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Stock Units financial
"Granted pursuant to Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors."
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."
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.
dividend equivalent financial
"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"
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.
FAQ
What did ADM director James C. Collins Jr. report on this Form 4?
He reported receiving 765.531 stock units from Archer-Daniels-Midland Co as a grant under the Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. These units represent deferred compensation and are linked to the company’s common stock on a 1-for-1 basis.
How many ADM stock units does James C. Collins Jr. hold after this transaction?
After the grant, he holds 13,075.837 stock units directly. This figure includes the newly awarded 765.531 units and reflects his total deferred stock-based compensation position as reported in this Form 4 filing.
What is the nature of the stock units granted to the ADM director?
The stock units are deferred stock-based compensation, granted under Archer-Daniels-Midland Company's Stock Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. Each unit is tied to one share of common stock and typically settles in shares at a future date or upon board service ending.
What is the conversion ratio for the ADM stock units reported?
The filing states a 1-for-1 conversion ratio for the derivative security. This means each stock unit converts into one share of Archer-Daniels-Midland common stock upon settlement according to the terms of the nonemployee directors’ stock unit plan.
When do the ADM stock units granted to the director generally become payable?
The units become payable on the earlier of two events: a date tied to five years after the end of the calendar year in which the units are awarded or credited as dividend equivalents, or the date the participant ceases serving on the Board, subject to plan terms.