Dillard’s SVP William Dillard buys 21 DDS shares
DILLARD'S, INC. senior vice president and director William T. Dillard III reported a compensation-related acquisition of 21 shares of Class A common stock, coded as a grant or award, at $545.93 per share.
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Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
DILLARD'S, INC. senior vice president and director William T. Dillard III reported a compensation-related acquisition of 21 shares of Class A common stock, coded as a grant or award, at $545.93 per share. After this transaction, his direct Class A holdings total 29,720 shares, including retirement plan shares.
He also has indirect exposure to additional shares. Trusts for the benefit of him and his family and his spouse hold Class A and Class B shares, and the Class B common stock is convertible into Class A on a one-for-one basis with no expiration date.
Insider Trade Summary
Grant/Award: 21 shares
Grant/Award
7 txns
Insider
Dillard William T. III
Role
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Class A | 21 | $545.93 | $11K |
| holding | Common Class B | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class B | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class B | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A - Retirement Plan | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Class A | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Class A — 29,720 shares (Direct);
Common Class B — 70,445 contracts (Direct);
Common Class B — 48,090 contracts (Indirect, See Footnote);
Common Class A - Retirement Plan — 15,808 shares (Direct);
Common Class A — 203,220 shares (Indirect, See Footnote)
Footnotes (3)
- F1. The amount reported represents shares held in trust for the benefit of the reporting person and his family, for which the reporting person serves as trustee.
- F2. The amount reported represents shares held by the reporting person's spouse.
- F3. Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis. Issuer Class B Common Stock has no expiration date.
Key Figures
Equity grant: 21 shares
Grant price: $545.93 per share
Direct Class A holdings: 29,720 shares
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8 metrics
Equity grant
21 shares
Class A common stock grant with code A
Grant price
$545.93 per share
Price for 21 Class A shares acquired
Direct Class A holdings
29,720 shares
Total Class A shares directly owned after grant
Indirect Class A trust holdings
13,755 shares
Shares held in trust for reporting person and family
Indirect Class A spouse holdings
189,465 shares
Shares held by reporting person’s spouse
Direct Class B convertible
70,445 shares
Class B shares convertible 1:1 into Class A
Indirect Class B convertible
9,618 shares
One indirect Class B block convertible into Class A
Additional indirect Class B convertible
38,472 shares
Second indirect Class B block convertible into Class A
Key Terms
grant, award, or other acquisition, Class B Common Stock, convertible, retirement plan, +1 more
5 terms
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: "Grant, award, or other acquisition""
Class B Common Stock financial
"Shares of Issuer Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder"
A class B common stock is one of multiple types of a company’s ordinary shares that carries specific rights—often different voting power or dividend priority—compared with other classes. For investors it matters because those differences affect how much influence you have over company decisions, the income you might receive, and how freely the shares trade; think of it like owning a car with different keys: some keys let you start the engine and open the trunk, others only unlock the door.
convertible financial
"Class B Common Stock are convertible at the option of any holder thereof into shares of Issuer Class A"
A convertible is a type of investment that starts as a loan or preferred stake (like a bond or preferred share) but can be exchanged for common shares of the company at a set price or under certain conditions. It matters to investors because it offers a mix of steady income and downside protection like a loan, plus the upside of stock ownership if the company does well—similar to holding a coupon that you can trade for a full ticket if the event becomes valuable.
retirement plan financial
"Common Class A - Retirement Plan"
trustee financial
"shares held in trust for the benefit of the reporting person and his family, for which the reporting person serves as trustee"
A trustee is a person or institution legally appointed to hold and manage assets or enforce an agreement on behalf of other people (beneficiaries). Think of a trustee as a neutral referee or custodian who must act in the beneficiaries’ best interests, follow the trust or contract rules, and handle distributions, recordkeeping and enforcement. Investors care because a trustworthy trustee protects their rights, ensures promised payments or remedies are delivered, and can influence recoveries if things go wrong.
FAQ
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What insider transaction did William T. Dillard III report for DDS?
William T. Dillard III reported receiving a grant or award of 21 shares of Dillard's Class A common stock at $545.93 per share. This was recorded as a compensation-related acquisition rather than an open-market purchase.
What indirect holdings in Dillard's (DDS) does William T. Dillard III report?
He reports indirect ownership of Dillard's shares through a family trust he serves as trustee and through shares held by his spouse. These indirect positions cover both Class A and Class B shares of the company.
Is the Dillard's (DDS) insider transaction an open-market buy or a grant?
The Form 4 classifies the transaction with code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition. This indicates a compensation-related award rather than an open-market purchase or sale of Dillard's common stock.
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