Broadridge (BR) director Eileen Murray granted new deferred stock unit awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
MURRAY EILEEN K reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Broadridge Financial Solutions director Eileen K. Murray received additional equity-based compensation in the form of deferred stock units. On April 8, 2026, she was granted 16 and 13 deferred stock units tied to Broadridge’s regular quarterly dividend, representing the same number of common shares.
The awards were made under Broadridge’s 2018 Omnibus Award Plan, including units previously issued in lieu of cash compensation under the Director Deferred Compensation Program. The deferred stock units vest in full upon grant and will be settled in shares of Broadridge common stock when she separates from service. Following these grants, her directly held common stock position reported in this filing is 5,275 shares.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
MURRAY EILEEN K
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 16 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 13 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 5,262 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The reported transaction reflects the award of additional Deferred Stock Units under Broadridge's 2018 Omnibus Award Plan in connection with the payment of Broadridge's regular quarterly dividend on the common stock underlying the Deferred Stock Units previously issued. This amount represents a like number of shares of Broadridge common stock. The Deferred Stock Units vest in full upon grant and will settle in shares of Broadridge common stock upon the director's separation from service with Broadridge. The reported transaction reflects the award of additional Deferred Stock Units under Broadridge's 2018 Omnibus Award Plan in connection with the payment of Broadridge's regular quarterly dividend on the common stock underlying the Deferred Stock Units previously issued in lieu of cash compensation under the Director Deferred Compensation Program (the "DCUs"). This amount represents a like number of shares of Broadridge common stock. The DCUs vest in full upon grant and will settle in shares of Broadridge common stock commencing with the director's separation from service with Broadridge.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units grant 1: 16 units
Deferred stock units grant 2: 13 units
Common shares after transactions: 5,275 shares
3 metrics
Deferred stock units grant 1
16 units
Award of additional Deferred Stock Units on April 8, 2026
Deferred stock units grant 2
13 units
Additional Deferred Stock Units linked to director fee deferrals
Common shares after transactions
5,275 shares
Total Broadridge common stock directly held after grants
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, 2018 Omnibus Award Plan, Director Deferred Compensation Program, DCUs
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"The reported transaction reflects the award of additional Deferred Stock Units under Broadridge's 2018 Omnibus Award Plan"
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.
2018 Omnibus Award Plan financial
"award of additional Deferred Stock Units under Broadridge's 2018 Omnibus Award Plan"
Director Deferred Compensation Program financial
"Deferred Stock Units previously issued in lieu of cash compensation under the Director Deferred Compensation Program"
A director deferred compensation program is an arrangement that lets a company delay paying part of a board member’s fees or bonuses until a future date, often at retirement or after leaving the board. It matters to investors because it affects a company’s long‑term cash commitments and executive incentives—like a timed savings plan that can align directors’ decisions with the company’s future performance while creating future liabilities on the balance sheet.
DCUs financial
"in lieu of cash compensation under the Director Deferred Compensation Program (the "DCUs")"
FAQ
What did Broadridge (BR) director Eileen K. Murray report in this Form 4?
Eileen K. Murray reported receiving additional deferred stock units linked to Broadridge common stock. These were routine equity awards granted under the company’s 2018 Omnibus Award Plan and director compensation programs, rather than open-market purchases or sales of existing shares.
How many Broadridge deferred stock units were granted to Eileen K. Murray?
She was granted 16 and 13 deferred stock units, totaling 29 units, each representing one share of Broadridge common stock. These awards were issued in connection with the regular quarterly dividend and prior deferred stock unit grants, including units issued instead of cash director fees.
Do the Broadridge deferred stock units granted to Eileen K. Murray vest immediately?
Yes, the deferred stock units vest in full upon grant. Although they vest immediately, they will not be settled in actual Broadridge common shares until Eileen K. Murray’s separation from service as a director, according to the terms described in the filing footnotes.
Were these Broadridge transactions open-market buys or sells by Eileen K. Murray?
No, these transactions were not open-market buys or sells. They are coded as awards, reflecting additional deferred stock units granted as part of director compensation and dividend-equivalent credits, rather than discretionary trading in Broadridge shares on the open market.