CHDN Form 4: Director granted 354.34 deferred phantom shares
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Douglas C. Grissom, a director of Churchill Downs Inc (CHDN), reported on Form 4 that on 09/30/2025 he was awarded 354.34 phantom share units under director compensation. Each phantom share unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock and will be transferred when the reporting person completes service as a director. The number of units was determined using the closing price on September 30, 2025. After the award, Mr. Grissom's total beneficial ownership is reported as 39,563.82 shares (comprised of restricted stock units, phantom share units, and dividend equivalents).
Positive
- Director compensation aligned with equity via 354.34 phantom share units
- Total beneficial ownership reported at 39,563.82 shares, reflecting combined RSUs and phantom units
Negative
- None.
Insights
TL;DR: Director received deferred compensation in 354.34 phantom units on 09/30/2025.
The Form 4 discloses a non‑cash, deferred compensation award: 354.34 phantom share units granted and valued using the CHDN closing price on 09/30/2025. Phantom units are economic equivalents of common stock and are payable upon completion of service, so they increase reported beneficial ownership without immediate share issuance.
This filing is routine for director compensation and is primarily an administrative disclosure of ownership change; it documents alignment of director pay with company equity value but does not indicate a market transaction or change in control.
Insider Trade Summary
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 354.34 | $0.00 | -- |
Footnotes (1)
- Phantom share units awarded in connection with the election to defer compensation. Each phantom share unit is the economic equivalent of one share of common stock. The shares of common stock are transferred upon the reporting person's completion of service as a director. The closing price of CHDN common stock on September 30, 2025, was used to determine the number of phantom shares awarded. The holding is comprised of restricted stock units granted for service as a director, phantom share units granted in connection with deferred compensation elections and dividends awarded for each unit.