ADT Inc. (ADT) director receives dividend-equivalent share units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
ADT Inc. director Matthew E. Winter received an automatic equity award rather than buying shares on the market. He acquired 209.767 shares of Common Stock at a reported price of $0.00 per share as a grant of dividend equivalent units linked to existing restricted stock units.
These dividend equivalent units accrued based on ADT’s closing share price on July 7, 2026 and are scheduled to vest on May 27, 2027. After this award, Winter directly holds a total of 152,789.264 ADT common shares, reflecting his ongoing equity-based compensation position.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Winter Matthew E
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 209.767 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 152,789.264 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend equivalent units granted: 209.767 shares
Total shares after transaction: 152,789.264 shares
Transaction price: $0.00 per share
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Dividend equivalent units granted
209.767 shares
Grant of Common Stock units on July 7, 2026
Total shares after transaction
152,789.264 shares
Direct Common Stock holdings following the award
Transaction price
$0.00 per share
Grant classified as compensation, not market purchase
Vesting date
May 27, 2027
Dividend equivalent units vest with related restricted stock units
Pricing date reference
July 7, 2026
Dividend equivalent units accrued based on closing share price
Key Terms
dividend equivalent units, restricted stock units, Common Stock
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dividend equivalent units financial
"Represents dividend equivalent units, which accrued in accordance with the terms of the restricted stock units"
Dividend equivalent units are bookkeeping credits that mirror cash dividends paid on actual shares, granted to holders of stock-based awards such as restricted stock units or deferred compensation. They matter to investors because they increase a company’s reported employee compensation cost and can lead to issuance of more shares or cash payouts over time, similar to extra pay linked to ownership that affects shareholder dilution and corporate cash flow.
restricted stock units financial
"accrued in accordance with the terms of the restricted stock units based on the closing price per share"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
Common Stock financial
"based on the closing price per share of Common Stock as of July 7, 2026"
Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Matthew E. Winter report at ADT (ADT)?
Matthew E. Winter reported an equity award at ADT, not an open-market trade. He received 209.767 shares of Common Stock as dividend equivalent units tied to existing restricted stock units, with a reported price of $0.00 per share as part of his compensation.
What are dividend equivalent units in the ADT (ADT) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent units are share units that accrue alongside restricted stock units. For ADT, these units were calculated using the closing Common Stock price on July 7, 2026 and will vest on May 27, 2027, mirroring the terms of the underlying restricted stock units.
When do Matthew E. Winter’s new ADT (ADT) dividend equivalent units vest?
The newly reported dividend equivalent units vest on May 27, 2027. These units accrued in accordance with the terms of his restricted stock units and are tied to ADT’s closing Common Stock price as of July 7, 2026, aligning with the existing vesting schedule.