Allison Transmission (ALSN) director receives 1,503 deferred stock units grant
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Altmaier Judy L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Allison Transmission Holdings Inc director Judy L. Altmaier received a grant of 1,503 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) as part of her annual equity compensation. Each DSU is economically equivalent to one share of common stock and was calculated using a share price of $123.02 on the grant date.
The DSUs vest on the date of the next annual stockholder meeting and become payable in common stock or, at the company’s election, cash upon Altmaier’s separation from service or a change in control. Following this award, she holds 22,519 DSUs directly. The DSUs also earn dividend equivalents when dividends are declared on the company’s common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Altmaier Judy L
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 1,503 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 22,519 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- The deferred stock units ("DSUs") represent the portion of the reporting person's annual equity award under the Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") Ninth Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy deferred pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan. Each DSU is the economic equivalent of one share of the Company's common stock. The DSUs become payable, in common stock, or at the Company's election cash, at the earlier of the reporting person's separation from service or a change in control. DSUs earn dividend equivalents when dividends are declared on the Company's common stock. The DSUs vest on the date of the next annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company. The number of DSUs received was calculated based on $123.02, which was the closing price of the Company's common stock on the date of grant.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 1,503 units
Closing price used for DSU calculation: $123.02 per share
DSUs after transaction: 22,519 units
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Deferred Stock Units granted
1,503 units
Annual equity award on 2026-05-07
Closing price used for DSU calculation
$123.02 per share
Common stock closing price on grant date
DSUs after transaction
22,519 units
Total Deferred Stock Units held directly after grant
Underlying common stock per DSU
1 share per DSU
Each DSU economically equals one common share
Transaction code
A (grant, award, or other acquisition)
Form 4 transaction classification
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, dividend equivalents, change in control, Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan, +1 more
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Deferred Stock Units financial
"The deferred stock units ("DSUs") represent the portion of the reporting person's annual equity award"
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
dividend equivalents financial
"DSUs earn dividend equivalents when dividends are declared on the Company's common stock."
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
change in control financial
"payable ... at the earlier of the reporting person's separation from service or a change in control."
A "change in control" occurs when the ownership or management of a company shifts significantly, such as through a merger, acquisition, or sale of a large part of its assets. This change can impact how the company is run and may influence its future direction. For investors, it matters because it can affect the company's stability, strategy, and value, often signaling potential changes in investment risk or opportunity.
Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"deferred pursuant to the Company's Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan."
Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy financial
"annual equity award under the Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. ... Non-Employee Director Compensation Policy"
FAQ
What did Allison Transmission (ALSN) director Judy L. Altmaier report on this Form 4?
Judy L. Altmaier reported receiving 1,503 Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) as part of her annual non-employee director equity compensation. Each DSU is tied to Allison Transmission common stock and increases her total DSU holdings to 22,519 units held directly after this grant.
How are the 1,503 DSUs for Allison Transmission (ALSN) director calculated?
The 1,503 DSUs were calculated using a reference price of $123.02, equal to Allison Transmission’s closing common stock price on the grant date. This price is only used to determine the number of DSUs awarded under the company’s director compensation policies and plans.
When do Judy L. Altmaier’s Allison Transmission (ALSN) DSUs vest and pay out?
The granted DSUs vest on the date of the next annual meeting of Allison Transmission stockholders. They become payable in common stock, or at the company’s election cash, at the earlier of Altmaier’s separation from service or a change in control, according to the plan terms.
Do Allison Transmission (ALSN) DSUs earn dividends for director Judy L. Altmaier?
Yes. The DSUs earn dividend equivalents when Allison Transmission declares dividends on its common stock. These dividend equivalents mirror the company’s dividend payments economically, increasing the DSU-based benefit over time while the underlying DSUs remain outstanding under the plan.
What is Judy L. Altmaier’s Allison Transmission (ALSN) DSU balance after this award?
After receiving 1,503 new DSUs, Judy L. Altmaier holds a total of 22,519 Deferred Stock Units directly. Each DSU represents the economic equivalent of one share of Allison Transmission common stock, subject to vesting, payout timing, and other conditions in the company’s compensation plans.