CMS Energy (CMS) director John G. Russell granted 2,411 restricted shares
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
RUSSELL JOHN G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
CMS Energy Corp director John G. Russell received a grant of 2,411 shares of common stock as equity compensation. The award is in the form of restricted stock under CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan and is scheduled to vest at the next annual meeting date.
After this grant and related dividend reinvestment adjustments, Russell directly holds 134,068 CMS common shares. This filing reflects a compensation-related share award rather than an open-market purchase or sale.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
RUSSELL JOHN G
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,411 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 134,068 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- Grant of 2,411 shares of Restricted Stock pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date. The total holdings reflect an adjustment of 89 additional shares of Common Stock of CMS acquired as a result of dividend reinvestment or equivalents pursuant to the Restricted Stock awards granted in accordance with the provisions of the CMS Performance Incentive Stock Plan.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 2,411 shares
Grant price per share: $0.00 per share
Total shares after transaction: 134,068 shares
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4 metrics
Restricted stock grant
2,411 shares
Grant of restricted CMS common stock to director
Grant price per share
$0.00 per share
Reported grant price for restricted stock award
Total shares after transaction
134,068 shares
Director’s direct CMS common stock holdings after grant
Dividend reinvestment adjustment
89 shares
Additional CMS shares from dividend reinvestment or equivalents
Key Terms
Restricted Stock, Performance Incentive Stock Plan, dividend reinvestment, annual meeting
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Restricted Stock financial
"Grant of 2,411 shares of Restricted Stock pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan"
Shares granted to an individual that carry limits on transfer or sale until certain conditions are met, such as staying with the company for a set time or hitting performance targets. Think of them as a locked gift that gradually opens; for investors they matter because they affect how many shares may enter the market later, signal management incentives and potential dilution, and reveal confidence in future company performance.
Performance Incentive Stock Plan financial
"pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date"
dividend reinvestment financial
"89 additional shares of Common Stock of CMS acquired as a result of dividend reinvestment or equivalents"
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.
annual meeting financial
"Restricted Stock pursuant to CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan, and subject to vest at the next annual meeting date"
A company's annual meeting is a yearly gathering where owners (shareholders) and the board review performance, ask questions, and vote on key matters like electing directors, approving auditor choices, and sometimes setting pay or dividend policies. For investors it matters because decisions made and votes cast can change who runs the company, influence strategy and payouts, and affect the value or direction of their investment—similar to a homeowners’ meeting where rules and leaders that shape your property’s value are decided.
FAQ
What did CMS (CMS) director John G. Russell report in this Form 4?
John G. Russell reported receiving 2,411 shares of CMS common stock as a restricted stock grant. The award was issued under CMS Energy Corporation's Performance Incentive Stock Plan and is scheduled to vest at the next annual meeting date.
What does the dividend reinvestment footnote mean in the CMS (CMS) Form 4?
The footnote explains that Russell’s total holdings include 89 extra CMS shares. These were acquired automatically through dividend reinvestment or equivalents associated with previously granted restricted stock awards under the CMS Performance Incentive Stock Plan.