Baker Hughes (BKR) director John G. Rice granted 2,749 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RICE JOHN G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Baker Hughes Co director John G. Rice received a grant of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units as compensation. The units were awarded on May 19, 2026 at a price of $0.00 per unit, bringing his total holdings of this derivative award to 2,749 units.
Each Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Baker Hughes Class A Common Stock without payment. The units vested immediately on the grant date and will be settled in shares within 30 days after Rice’s retirement, making this a non-cash, long-term equity-based award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
RICE JOHN G
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 | 2,749 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 — 2,749 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer. The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the date of grant and will settle within 30 days after retirement.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 2,749 units
Exercise/Conversion Price: $0.00 per unit
Underlying shares: 2,749 shares
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Deferred Stock Units granted
2,749 units
Grant to director John G. Rice on May 19, 2026
Exercise/Conversion Price
$0.00 per unit
Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 award
Underlying shares
2,749 shares
Class A Common Stock underlying the Deferred Stock Units
Post-transaction DSU holdings
2,749 units
Total Deferred Stock Unit 05_26 position after grant
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit, Class A Common Stock, derivative security
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Deferred Stock Unit financial
"Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock"
A deferred stock unit (DSU) is a promise from a company to give an employee or director the value of a share at a future date, paid in actual shares or cash when certain conditions are met (such as retirement or a set date). Think of it like a gift card that converts to company stock later; it aligns pay with long‑term performance and can affect future share count, compensation expense and potential cash needs, so investors watch DSUs for their impact on dilution and company finances.
Class A Common Stock financial
"Each Deferred Stock Unit represents a right to receive without payment one share of Class A Common Stock of the Issuer"
Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.
derivative security financial
"The transaction is classified as a derivative type with an underlying security of Class A Common Stock"
A derivative security is a financial contract whose value comes from the price or performance of something else, such as a stock, bond, commodity, or market index. For investors it acts like an insurance policy or a wager: it can be used to protect against losses, lock in prices, or amplify gains and losses, so it can change a portfolio’s risk and potential return without owning the underlying asset directly.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Baker Hughes (BKR) director John G. Rice report?
John G. Rice received 2,749 Deferred Stock Units as a compensation award. The grant is a non-cash equity incentive tied to Baker Hughes Class A Common Stock, rather than an open-market share purchase or sale.
How many Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Units did John G. Rice acquire?
John G. Rice acquired 2,749 Deferred Stock Units in this transaction. Following the grant, his holdings in this specific Deferred Stock Unit award total 2,749 units linked to Baker Hughes Class A Common Stock.
What does a Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Unit represent in this Form 4?
Each Baker Hughes Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Class A Common Stock. The holder is not required to pay for the share when the unit settles, making it a stock-based compensation instrument.
When do John G. Rice’s Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Units vest and settle?
The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the grant date of May 19, 2026. They will settle in shares of Class A Common Stock within 30 days after John G. Rice’s retirement from Baker Hughes.
Was John G. Rice’s Baker Hughes (BKR) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or sale?
The reported Form 4 transaction was not a market purchase or sale. It reflects a grant of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units as compensation, with no cash paid and no shares sold in the open market.
Is the Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Unit grant to John G. Rice a derivative security?
Yes, the filing classifies the award as a derivative security. It is labeled as a Deferred Stock Unit tied to underlying Class A Common Stock, with 2,749 underlying shares associated with the grant.