Delta (DAL) CEO awarded 1,419,450 PRSU shares, 636,844 withheld
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer Edward H. Bastian reported equity compensation and related tax withholding transactions. On February 4, 2026, he received 70,210 shares of restricted common stock under Delta’s 2026 long‑term incentive program, which will vest under the award terms.
On the same date, 1,419,450 shares of common stock were earned from vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted under the 2023 long‑term incentive program, following certification that performance criteria were met. To cover tax liabilities on the PRSU settlement, 636,844 shares were withheld at $70.86 per share. After these transactions, Bastian directly owned 1,463,448 shares of Delta common stock.
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Insider Trade Summary
3 transactions reported
Mixed
3 txns
Insider
Bastian Edward H
Role
Chief Executive Officer
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 70,210 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 1,419,450 | $0.00 | -- |
| Tax Withholding | Common Stock | 636,844 | $70.86 | $45.13M |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 680,842 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
- The Personnel & Compensation Committee of Delta's Board of Directors (the "Committee") granted Mr. Bastian 70,210 shares of restricted common stock under Delta's 2026 long-term incentive program. The shares will vest pursuant to the terms of the award agreement. This grant was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") under Rule 16b-3(d)(1). Shares earned pursuant to vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units ("PRSUs") granted under Delta's 2023 long-term incentive program, upon certification by the Committee on February 4, 2026 of Delta's satisfaction of certain performance criteria specified for the award at time of grant. This grant was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act under Rule 16b-3(d)(1). Shares withheld for payment of tax liability upon settlement of the PRSUs granted under Delta's 2023 long-term incentive program. This withholding was approved by the Committee and is exempt from Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act under Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and 16b-3(e).
FAQ
What insider transactions did DAL CEO Edward Bastian report on February 4, 2026?
Edward H. Bastian reported multiple equity transactions on February 4, 2026. He received 70,210 restricted shares, 1,419,450 shares from vested PRSUs, and had 636,844 shares withheld at $70.86 per share for taxes, leaving him with 1,463,448 Delta shares.
What are the details of the DAL Performance Restricted Stock Units that vested for the CEO?
Bastian earned 1,419,450 Delta common shares from vesting of Performance Restricted Stock Units granted under the 2023 long-term incentive program. Vesting followed Committee certification on February 4, 2026 that specified performance criteria were satisfied, and the award is exempt under Rule 16b-3(d)(1).
Are Edward Bastian’s Delta (DAL) equity awards exempt from Section 16(b) short-swing profit rules?
Yes. The restricted stock grant and PRSU-related share issuance, plus the tax withholding, were each approved by Delta’s Personnel & Compensation Committee and are described as exempt from Section 16(b) under Exchange Act Rules 16b-3(d)(1) and, for withholding, 16b-3(e).