Boeing (NYSE: BA) director adds 465 phantom stock units as deferred pay
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Boeing Co director David Leon Joyce received a compensation grant of 465 Phantom Stock Units, which are derivative awards tied to Boeing common stock. These units carry no cash exercise price and increase his total phantom stock holdings to 9,604.493 units after the transaction.
The phantom stock units are convertible into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis and were awarded in lieu of director cash compensation. Under Boeing’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, they will be distributed as shares of common stock only after Joyce’s termination of service as a director, so this filing reflects deferred, non-cash equity compensation rather than an open-market trade.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Joyce David Leon
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock Units | 465 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock Units — 9,604.493 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- Phantom stock units are convertible into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Phantom stock units awarded or acquired in lieu of director cash compensation. Pursuant to The Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of The Boeing Company, phantom stock units are distributed as shares of common stock after the reporting person's termination of services as a director.
Key Figures
Phantom units granted: 465 Phantom Stock Units
Total phantom units after grant: 9,604.493 Phantom Stock Units
Conversion ratio: 1-for-1 into common stock
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Phantom units granted
465 Phantom Stock Units
Grant, award, or other acquisition on 2026-04-01
Total phantom units after grant
9,604.493 Phantom Stock Units
Holdings following the reported transaction
Conversion ratio
1-for-1 into common stock
Phantom stock units convertible into Boeing common stock
Transaction price per unit
$0.0000 per unit
Compensation grant, not open-market purchase
Key Terms
Phantom Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, grant, award, or other acquisition
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Phantom Stock Units financial
"Phantom stock units are convertible into common stock on a 1-for-1 basis."
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors financial
"Pursuant to The Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of The Boeing Company, phantom stock units are distributed"
A deferred compensation plan for directors is an arrangement that lets board members postpone receiving part of their pay until a later date—often retirement or a set future time—so the money can grow or be paid under specified conditions. Think of it like directing a portion of your paycheck into a locked savings account that pays out later; investors care because it creates future cash or stock obligations, signals how the company motivates and retains leadership, and can affect shareholder value through timing of payouts or potential dilution.
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"Transaction code A is described as Grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities."
FAQ
What did Boeing (BA) director David Leon Joyce report in this Form 4?
David Leon Joyce reported receiving 465 Phantom Stock Units as compensation. These awards increase his total phantom stock holdings to 9,604.493 units, representing deferred equity-based pay rather than an open-market purchase or sale of Boeing common stock.
How many Phantom Stock Units does David Leon Joyce now hold in Boeing (BA)?
After the latest grant, David Leon Joyce holds 9,604.493 Phantom Stock Units. These units mirror Boeing common stock value on a 1-for-1 basis and are scheduled to be distributed as actual shares after he leaves the board.
Are Boeing (BA) Phantom Stock Units acquired by David Leon Joyce open-market purchases?
No, the 465 Phantom Stock Units were awarded in lieu of director cash compensation. They are a form of deferred equity compensation, not open-market stock purchases, and therefore do not involve Joyce buying or selling Boeing shares in the market.
What is the conversion ratio of Boeing (BA) Phantom Stock Units to common stock?
Each Boeing Phantom Stock Unit is convertible into one share of common stock on a 1-for-1 basis. Distribution of these shares occurs under the company’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors after the reporting person’s termination of service as a director.