Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) director gains 108 dividend-equivalent shares in Form 4 award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Aramark director Susan M. Cameron received additional stock-based compensation linked to dividends. On the transaction date, she acquired 108.088 shares of common stock in the form of dividend equivalent rights tied to deferred stock units, bringing her direct holdings to 48,334.209 shares. These dividend equivalents vest on the same schedule as the underlying awards, so they function as incremental, non-cash compensation rather than an open-market purchase.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
CAMERON SUSAN M.
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 108.088 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 48,334.209 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Dividend equivalent rights granted: 108.088 shares
Shares held after transaction: 48,334.209 shares
Transaction price per share: $0.0000 per share
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4 metrics
Dividend equivalent rights granted
108.088 shares
Grant of dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units
Shares held after transaction
48,334.209 shares
Director’s direct common stock holdings following grant
Transaction price per share
$0.0000 per share
Award of stock-based compensation, not a market purchase
Transaction code
Code A (grant/award acquisition)
Non-derivative acquisition of common stock
Key Terms
dividend equivalent rights, deferred stock units, quarterly dividend
3 terms
dividend equivalent rights financial
"Represents dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend"
Dividend equivalent rights are promises that mirror the cash payments shareholders get from a company’s profits, but they are paid to holders of certain awards (like stock options or restricted stock units) rather than to actual shares. Think of them as a paycheck top‑up that matches dividends while the award is not yet a real stock, and they matter to investors because they add to employee compensation costs and potential share dilution, affecting company profitability and per‑share value.
deferred stock units financial
"accrued to the reporting person on deferred stock units held by the reporting person"
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.
quarterly dividend financial
"dividend equivalent rights in connection with the Issuer's quarterly dividend"
A quarterly dividend is a payment a company gives to its shareholders four times a year, usually as a share of its profits. It's like getting a small bonus every few months for owning the company's stock, which can provide a steady income. Investors watch these payments to see how well a company is doing and whether it’s a good investment.
FAQ
What did Aramark (ARMK) director Susan M. Cameron report in this Form 4?
Susan M. Cameron reported receiving 108.088 additional common shares as dividend equivalent rights. These are tied to her deferred stock units and increase her stock-based compensation without an open-market transaction, reflecting automatic accruals from Aramark’s regular dividend payments.
Was the Aramark (ARMK) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale?
The Form 4 does not show a market purchase or sale. It reports an acquisition coded “A,” representing a grant or award of 108.088 dividend equivalent rights related to deferred stock units, rather than an open-market trade in Aramark shares.
What are dividend equivalent rights mentioned in the Aramark (ARMK) Form 4?
Dividend equivalent rights give the holder additional stock-based units mirroring dividends on underlying awards. In this case, Aramark credits Susan M. Cameron with 108.088 rights on her deferred stock units, vesting on the same schedule as those original stock-based awards.
Does the Aramark (ARMK) Form 4 indicate any tax withholding or option exercises?
This Form 4 does not show tax withholding or option exercises. It records only one transaction: an acquisition coded “A” for 108.088 dividend equivalent rights on deferred stock units, with no derivative exercises or withholding entries reported in the summary data.