Broadridge (NYSE: BR) director receives dividend-based stock unit awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Zavery Amit reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Broadridge Financial Solutions director Amit Zavery received equity compensation rather than buying stock on the market. He was granted 27 and 24 additional Deferred Stock Units on April 8, 2026 as dividend-equivalent awards under Broadridge's 2018 Omnibus Award Plan. Each unit represents one share of Broadridge common stock, vests in full upon grant, and will be settled in shares after his separation from service. Following these grants, his direct holdings increased to 8,745 shares of common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
Zavery Amit
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 27 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 24 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 8,721 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 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. 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.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units grant 1: 27 shares
Deferred Stock Units grant 2: 24 shares
Holdings after transactions: 8,745 shares
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Deferred Stock Units grant 1
27 shares
Dividend-equivalent award on April 8, 2026
Deferred Stock Units grant 2
24 shares
Dividend-equivalent award on April 8, 2026
Holdings after transactions
8,745 shares
Common stock directly owned after April 8, 2026 awards
Grant price
$0.0000 per share
Stated price for the stock unit awards
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, 2018 Omnibus Award Plan, Director Deferred Compensation Program
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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
"The reported transaction reflects the 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.
FAQ
What did Broadridge (BR) director Amit Zavery report in this Form 4?
Director Amit Zavery reported receiving equity compensation, not buying on the market. He was granted additional Deferred Stock Units as dividend equivalents, which increase his future claim on Broadridge common shares once he leaves board service.
What are Deferred Stock Units in the Broadridge (BR) director plan?
Deferred Stock Units are promises to deliver Broadridge shares in the future. For directors, these units generally vest immediately and are settled in common stock when the director separates from service, aligning director compensation with long-term shareholder value.
Why did Amit Zavery receive additional Deferred Stock Units from Broadridge?
He received additional Deferred Stock Units as dividend equivalents tied to earlier deferred awards. When Broadridge pays its regular quarterly dividend, directors with existing Deferred Stock Units receive more units instead of cash, maintaining the economic value of their deferred compensation.
Were these Broadridge (BR) transactions open-market purchases or sales?
These transactions were not open-market trades. They are coded as “A” for grant or award, reflecting stock-based compensation. The units were issued at a stated price of $0.0000 per share under Broadridge’s 2018 Omnibus Award Plan for directors.