Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) grants 2,470 restricted shares to EVP
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BELLEMARE ALAIN reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
DELTA AIR LINES, INC. reported that EVP & Pres. - International Alain Bellemare received a grant of 2,470 shares of restricted common stock as part of Delta's 2026 long-term incentive program. These compensation shares were awarded at no cost and will vest under the terms of the award agreement. Following this grant, Bellemare directly holds 140,646 shares of Delta common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
Mixed
1 txn
Insider
BELLEMARE ALAIN
Role
EVP & Pres. - International
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 2,470 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 140,646 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 2,470 shares
Post-transaction holdings: 140,646 shares
Acquisition transactions: 1 transaction
3 metrics
Restricted stock grant
2,470 shares
Compensation award under 2026 long-term incentive program
Post-transaction holdings
140,646 shares
Common stock directly owned after grant
Acquisition transactions
1 transaction
Form 4 shows one grant/award acquisition
Key Terms
restricted common stock, long-term incentive program, Section 16(b), Rule 16b-3(d)(1)
4 terms
restricted common stock financial
"granted Mr. Bellemare 2,470 shares of restricted common stock under Delta's 2026 long-term incentive program"
Restricted common stock is company shares that carry limits on selling or transferring for a set period or until certain conditions are met, like time-based vesting or regulatory clearance. Think of them as shares in a locked box that gradually open; they can become freely tradable later but initially reduce the number of shares available on the market. Investors watch restricted stock because its eventual release can change a company’s share supply, affect stock price, and influence control and dilution.
long-term incentive program financial
"under Delta's 2026 long-term incentive program"
Section 16(b) regulatory
"exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
A federal rule that requires company insiders—like officers, directors and large shareholders—to return any profits made from buying and selling the company’s stock within a six-month window. It matters to investors because it discourages short-term trades that could exploit non-public information and helps protect outside shareholders by creating a simple, enforceable way to recover unfair gains, much like a rule stopping someone from flipping a limited-edition item for quick profit after getting early access.
Rule 16b-3(d)(1) regulatory
"exempt from Section 16(b) ... under Rule 16b-3(d)(1)"
FAQ
What insider transaction did DAL executive Alain Bellemare report on this Form 4?
Alain Bellemare reported receiving 2,470 shares of restricted common stock in DELTA AIR LINES, INC. This was a compensation grant under Delta’s 2026 long-term incentive program, awarded at no cost and subject to vesting under the related award agreement.
What role does Alain Bellemare hold at DELTA AIR LINES (DAL) in this Form 4?
Alain Bellemare is identified as EVP & President – International at DELTA AIR LINES, INC. His position indicates a senior leadership role overseeing Delta’s international operations and explains why he participates in the company’s 2026 long-term incentive equity compensation program.
Is Alain Bellemare’s DAL stock grant treated as an open-market purchase or sale?
The DAL transaction is a grant or award acquisition, not an open-market trade. Bellemare received 2,470 restricted shares at a stated price of $0.0000 per share as compensation, making it a non-market, equity-based incentive rather than a purchase or sale.