Amkor (NASDAQ: AMKR) director receives dividend equivalent restricted stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
AMKOR TECHNOLOGY, INC. director David N. Watson reported an acquisition of additional equity-based compensation tied to existing awards. On June 23, 2026, he received 2.5166 dividend equivalent units, which are additional restricted stock units linked to a dividend paid on that date.
These dividend equivalent units correspond to previously granted time-vested restricted stock units awarded on May 13, 2026 and convert into the same number of common shares when vested. After this grant, Watson holds a total of 2,615.5166 restricted stock units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
WATSON DAVID N
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Restricted Stock Units | 2.517 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Restricted Stock Units — 2,615.517 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend equivalent RSUs granted: 2.5166 units
Total RSUs after transaction: 2,615.5166 units
Grant date of underlying RSUs: May 13, 2026
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Dividend equivalent RSUs granted
2.5166 units
Dividend equivalent units accrued June 23, 2026
Total RSUs after transaction
2,615.5166 units
Restricted stock units held by David N. Watson after grant
Grant date of underlying RSUs
May 13, 2026
Original time-vested RSU award reference date
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, dividend equivalent units ("DEUs"), time-vested restricted stock units, Common Stock
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Represents dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued upon the payment of a dividend...with respect to time-vested restricted stock units ("RSUs")."
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.
dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") financial
"Represents dividend equivalent units ("DEUs") accrued upon the payment of a dividend on June 23, 2026..."
time-vested restricted stock units financial
"...with respect to time-vested restricted stock units ("RSUs") of Amkor Technology, Inc."
Common Stock financial
"underlying_security_title": "Common Stock""
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 AMKOR (AMKR) director David N. Watson report?
David N. Watson reported receiving 2.5166 dividend equivalent restricted stock units on June 23, 2026. These units were credited as additional equity compensation tied to an earlier time-vested RSU grant from May 13, 2026 and increase his total RSU holdings.
How many restricted stock units does David N. Watson hold after this AMKR Form 4?
After this transaction, David N. Watson holds 2,615.5166 restricted stock units. This total includes the newly credited 2.5166 dividend equivalent units, which mirror the terms of his previously granted time-vested restricted stock units in Amkor Technology, Inc.
What are dividend equivalent units (DEUs) in the AMKOR (AMKR) Form 4 filing?
Dividend equivalent units represent additional restricted stock units credited when a dividend is paid. In this case, 2.5166 DEUs were accrued on June 23, 2026, matching the terms of existing time-vested RSUs previously granted to director David N. Watson on May 13, 2026.
Does the AMKOR (AMKR) Form 4 show an open-market stock purchase or sale?
The Form 4 shows a grant-type acquisition of 2.5166 dividend equivalent restricted stock units, not an open-market trade. These units were automatically credited as part of Amkor’s equity compensation arrangements when a dividend was paid, rather than bought or sold in the market.