Director at Baker Hughes (NYSE: BKR) receives grant of 2,749 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Al Gudaimi Abdulaziz M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Baker Hughes Co director Abdulaziz M Al Gudaimi received an equity award in the form of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units tied to Class A Common Stock. Each unit represents the right to receive one share without payment, vested immediately, and will be settled within 30 days after retirement.
This is a compensation-related grant rather than an open-market purchase or sale, and after this award the director holds 2,749 deferred units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
Al Gudaimi Abdulaziz M
Role
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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
Price per Deferred Stock Unit: $0.00
Deferred Stock Units after transaction: 2,749 units
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Deferred Stock Units granted
2,749 units
Grant to director on 2026-05-19
Price per Deferred Stock Unit
$0.00
Equity award, non-cash grant
Deferred Stock Units after transaction
2,749 units
Total derivative securities beneficially owned
Underlying Class A Common Stock
2,749 shares
One share deliverable per Deferred Stock Unit
Vesting timing
Immediate on grant
Deferred Stock Units vested on 2026-05-19
Settlement timing
Within 30 days
Settlement after retirement in Class A shares
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Unit, Class A Common Stock, Grant, award, or other acquisition, derivative securities
4 terms
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.
Grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
derivative securities financial
"total_shares_following_transaction: 2,749.0000 derivative securities beneficially owned"
Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.
FAQ
What insider transaction did Baker Hughes (BKR) report for Abdulaziz M Al Gudaimi?
Baker Hughes reported that director Abdulaziz M Al Gudaimi received 2,749 Deferred Stock Units as an equity award. These units are tied to Class A Common Stock and represent a routine, compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
How many Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Units were granted in this Form 4?
The filing shows a grant of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units to director Abdulaziz M Al Gudaimi. After the transaction, his reported balance in this derivative award is 2,749 units, all held directly as part of his equity-based compensation package.
What does each Deferred Stock Unit represent for Baker Hughes (BKR)?
Each Deferred Stock Unit represents the right to receive one share of Baker Hughes Class A Common Stock without payment. This links the director’s compensation to future share value, aligning long-term incentives with shareholder interests through share-settled awards instead of immediate cash.
When do the Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Units granted to the director vest and settle?
The Deferred Stock Units vested immediately on the grant date. According to the filing, settlement in Class A Common Stock will occur within 30 days after the director’s retirement, delaying actual share delivery until service ends.
Was this Baker Hughes (BKR) Form 4 transaction a market buy or sale of stock?
No, the transaction was not a market buy or sale. It was coded as an “A” transaction, indicating a grant or award of 2,749 Deferred Stock Units with a price of $0.00, reflecting non-cash, equity-based director compensation rather than trading in the open market.
How many Baker Hughes (BKR) Deferred Stock Units does the director hold after this grant?
Following the reported grant, the director’s total holding in this Deferred Stock Unit award is 2,749 units. The Form 4 states this amount as the total derivative securities beneficially owned after the transaction, all classified as directly held by the reporting person.