AAR CORP (NYSE: AIR) grants director 1,364 phantom stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Widhani Hema reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
AAR CORP director Hema Widhani received an award of 1,364 phantom stock units, each corresponding to one share of common stock. The units were granted at no cost under a restricted stock agreement and are payable in stock or cash at her election upon retirement or termination as a director.
Positive
- None.
Negative
- None.
Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Widhani Hema
Role
null
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock | 1,364 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock — 1,364 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Phantom Stock units are payable in stock on a 1-for-1 basis or cash at the grantee's election upon retirement/termination as a director. Award of stock pursuant to Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3.
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 1,364 units
Transaction price per unit: $0.0000
Total phantom units after grant: 1,364 units
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Phantom stock units granted
1,364 units
Award to director Hema Widhani
Transaction price per unit
$0.0000
Grant at no cost to director
Total phantom units after grant
1,364 units
Holdings following transaction
Underlying common shares
1,364 shares
1-for-1 with phantom units
Exercise date
June 1, 2027
Derivative exercise date in Form 4
Expiration date
May 31, 2050
Derivative expiration for phantom units
Key Terms
Phantom Stock, Restricted Stock Agreement, Rule 16b-3
3 terms
Phantom Stock financial
"Phantom Stock units are payable in stock on a 1-for-1 basis"
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
Restricted Stock Agreement financial
"Award of stock pursuant to Restricted Stock Agreement in a transaction"
Rule 16b-3 regulatory
"transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3"
Rule 16b-3 is a Securities and Exchange Commission regulation that exempts certain routine, pre-approved transactions by company insiders from automatic liability for short-term trading profits. It acts like a safe harbor: if an insider follows a formal plan or the board approves specific transactions in advance, profits from buying and selling company stock within six months are not automatically reclaimed. Investors care because the rule clarifies when insider trades are permissible and reduces uncertainty about potential clawbacks.
FAQ
What insider transaction did AAR CORP (AIR) report for director Hema Widhani?
AAR CORP reported that director Hema Widhani received an award of 1,364 phantom stock units. These units represent deferred compensation linked to common stock and were granted at no cost under a restricted stock agreement as part of her service on the board.
What are the key terms of the 1,364 phantom stock units at AAR CORP (AIR)?
The 1,364 phantom stock units are payable on a 1-for-1 basis in common stock or cash. Payment occurs at the director’s election upon retirement or termination from the board, aligning compensation with future service rather than immediate cash or stock delivery.
When can the AAR CORP (AIR) phantom stock units for Hema Widhani be exercised or paid?
The phantom stock units are structured to be payable upon retirement or termination as a director. Although an exercise date of June 1, 2027 and expiration on May 31, 2050 are specified, the core trigger for payment is the end of her board service.
Is the AAR CORP (AIR) phantom stock grant to Hema Widhani an open-market purchase or sale?
No, the transaction is a grant of phantom stock units, not an open-market trade. It was awarded under a restricted stock agreement in a transaction exempt under Rule 16b-3, reflecting board compensation rather than discretionary buying or selling of shares.