Clorox (CLX) director Christopher Williams gains additional deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Clorox director Christopher J. Williams reported routine compensation-related awards of Deferred Stock Units. He acquired 265.3672 units on March 31, 2026 and 212.6390 units on February 13, 2026, with each unit representing one share of Clorox common stock.
Some units were acquired through dividend reinvestment under the Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan and some in lieu of quarterly director fees. These Deferred Stock Units will be settled entirely in Clorox stock when Williams retires or otherwise leaves the board, bringing his reported Deferred Stock Unit balance to 22,074.5818 units held directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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Insider
WILLIAMS CHRISTOPHER J
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 265.367 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 212.639 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 22,074.582 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- 1-for-1 Deferred Stock Units acquired through dividend reinvestment during the fiscal year pursuant to the Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan. The Deferred Stock Units will be settled 100% in Clorox stock in connection with the reporting person's retirement or other termination of service as a Director. Receipt of Deferred Stock Units in lieu of receipt of quarterly director's fees.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 265.3672 units
Deferred Stock Units granted: 212.6390 units
Deferred Stock Units held: 22,074.5818 units
3 metrics
Deferred Stock Units granted
265.3672 units
Award on March 31, 2026
Deferred Stock Units granted
212.6390 units
Award on February 13, 2026
Deferred Stock Units held
22,074.5818 units
Total following March 31, 2026 transaction
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan, dividend reinvestment, quarterly director's fees
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Deferred Stock Units acquired through dividend reinvestment during the fiscal year"
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.
Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"Deferred Stock Units acquired through dividend reinvestment during the fiscal year pursuant to the Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
A deferred compensation plan for independent directors lets outside board members postpone receiving part of their fees or stock awards until a later date, often when they retire or leave the board. Think of it as choosing to put pay into a company-run savings plan that grows and pays out later; it matters to investors because it affects director incentives, future cash or share obligations, and how aligned independent directors are with long-term company performance.
dividend reinvestment financial
"Deferred Stock Units acquired through dividend reinvestment during the fiscal year pursuant to the Independent Directors' Deferred Compensation Plan."
Dividend reinvestment is when the money earned from a company's profit sharing, called dividends, is automatically used to buy more shares of that company instead of being received as cash. This process helps investors grow their holdings over time without extra effort, much like using earned interest to buy more of a savings account. It encourages long-term investment growth by continuously increasing the amount of shares owned.
quarterly director's fees financial
"Receipt of Deferred Stock Units in lieu of receipt of quarterly director's fees."
FAQ
What insider transactions did Clorox (CLX) director Christopher J. Williams report?
Christopher J. Williams reported acquiring Deferred Stock Units as part of his director compensation. He received 265.3672 units on March 31, 2026 and 212.6390 units on February 13, 2026, all as direct holdings, with each unit tied to Clorox common stock.
Are the recent Form 4 transactions for CLX a stock purchase or sale?
The Form 4 for CLX shows no open-market buys or sells. Instead, it records awards of Deferred Stock Units as compensation, including amounts received via dividend reinvestment and in lieu of quarterly director fees, which will be settled later in Clorox stock.
How many Deferred Stock Units does Christopher J. Williams hold after these CLX transactions?
Following the reported awards, Christopher J. Williams holds 22,074.5818 Deferred Stock Units directly. This total reflects the cumulative balance after the March 31, 2026 grant and represents units that will convert into Clorox common stock upon his retirement or service termination.
What are Deferred Stock Units in the context of Clorox (CLX) director compensation?
Deferred Stock Units are bookkeeping entries tied 1-for-1 to Clorox common shares. For the director, some units are received via dividend reinvestment and some instead of cash quarterly fees, with all units payable in Clorox stock after board service ends.