Celanese director Rucker receives 7.915 share rights
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Kim K.W. Rucker, a director of Celanese Corp (CE), received a grant of 7.915 phantom stock units on November 10, 2026, bringing the reported direct balance to 12,917.139 units. The units represent dividend equivalents on compensation deferred under the company’s 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan; each phantom stock unit represents a right to receive one common share.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 7.915 shares
Grant/Award
1 txn
Insider
Rucker Kim K.W.
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Phantom Stock F1, F2 | 7.915 | $48.93 | $387.28 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Phantom Stock — 12,917.139 units (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock.
- F2. The reported phantom stock represents dividend equivalents on compensation deferred under the Company's 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Plan"). The shares of phantom stock become payable in shares of Common Stock, as provided in the Plan, following the termination of the reporting person's service as a director of the Company.
Key Figures
Phantom stock units granted: 7.915 units
Reported price per phantom stock share: $48.93 per share
Direct phantom stock balance after transaction: 12,917.139 units
3 metrics
Phantom stock units granted
7.915 units
Grant reported for November 10, 2026
Reported price per phantom stock share
$48.93 per share
Grant reported for November 10, 2026
Direct phantom stock balance after transaction
12,917.139 units
Reported following the grant
Key Terms
phantom stock, dividend equivalents, Deferred Compensation Plan
3 terms
phantom stock financial
"Each share of phantom stock represents the right to receive one share of Common Stock."
A phantom stock is a form of compensation that gives employees or executives the benefits of stock ownership, such as the increase in stock value, without actually giving them real shares. It acts like a promise to pay the employee the equivalent value of company stock later, often as a bonus or incentive. This allows companies to motivate and reward staff without diluting ownership or transferring actual shares.
dividend equivalents financial
"represents dividend equivalents on compensation deferred"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"under the Company's 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan"
A deferred compensation plan is an arrangement where an employer agrees to pay part of an employee’s pay or bonus at a later date instead of immediately, often to reduce current tax bills or to tie rewards to long-term performance. For investors it matters because these promises create future cash obligations and influence executive incentives and retention; they can affect a company’s reported liabilities, cash flow planning and the risk profile if the business faces financial trouble.
FAQ
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How many phantom stock units did Celanese (CE) director Kim K.W. Rucker receive?
Kim K.W. Rucker received 7.915 phantom stock units, bringing the reported direct balance to 12,917.139 units.
When does Kim K.W. Rucker’s Celanese phantom stock become payable?
The phantom stock becomes payable in shares of common stock, as provided in the company’s 2008 Deferred Compensation Plan, following Rucker’s termination of service as a director.
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