Danaher (NYSE: DHR) director granted RSUs and options in new award
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Danaher Corporation director Feroz Dewan reported equity awards received as part of his board compensation. He acquired 680 shares of common stock at no cost, bringing his direct holdings to 4,685.606 shares.
He was also granted a director stock option for 1,699 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $161.91 per share, expiring in 2036. According to the award terms, these restricted stock units vest on the earlier of one year after the grant date or immediately before the next annual shareholder meeting, but the underlying shares are not issued until the earlier of the director’s death or a set period after retirement from the board.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
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2 txns
Insider
Dewan Feroz
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Director stock option (right to buy) | 1,699 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 680 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Director stock option (right to buy) — 1,699 shares (Direct, null);
Common Stock — 4,685.606 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
RSU shares granted: 680 shares
Holdings after grant: 4,685.606 shares
Director option size: 1,699 shares
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RSU shares granted
680 shares
Common stock grant on May 15, 2026
Holdings after grant
4,685.606 shares
Common stock directly held following RSU award
Director option size
1,699 shares
Director stock option covering common stock
Option exercise price
$161.91 per share
Conversion or exercise price for director stock option
Option expiration
May 15, 2036
Expiration date of director stock option grant
RSU vesting trigger
Earlier of 1 year or next annual meeting
Vesting schedule for restricted stock units
Key Terms
restricted stock units (RSUs), director stock option, grant date, vest, +1 more
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restricted stock units (RSUs) financial
"Danaher Corporation granted the reporting person restricted stock units (RSUs) in the amount indicated."
Restricted stock units (RSUs) are a type of company promise to give employees shares of stock in the future, usually after certain conditions like working for a set time. They are like a gift promised today that you receive later, which can become valuable if the company's stock price goes up. RSUs matter because they are a way companies reward employees and can be a significant part of compensation.
director stock option financial
"Director stock option (right to buy) with an exercise price of $161.9100."
grant date financial
"The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, or the date of the next annual meeting."
The grant date is the day a company formally gives an employee or contractor the right to receive stock-based compensation, such as stock options or restricted shares. It matters to investors because it fixes key terms—like the price, the start of the ownership clock, and when the award will affect the company’s financial statements and share count—so it can influence dilution, reported expenses, and potential future selling pressure.
vest financial
"The RSUs vest on the earlier of the first anniversary of the grant date, or the date of the next annual meeting."
A vest is the process by which an employee earns the right to receive certain benefits or ownership interests, such as stock or retirement funds, over time. It’s similar to earning a reward gradually, ensuring that the benefit becomes fully yours only after a set period or meeting specific conditions. This makes it important for investors because it determines when they can actually claim or use those benefits.
FAQ
What did Danaher (DHR) director Feroz Dewan report in this Form 4?
Danaher director Feroz Dewan reported equity compensation awards. He received 680 shares of common stock and a stock option for 1,699 shares, both granted at no purchase price, reflecting standard director compensation rather than open-market trading activity.
What are the terms of Feroz Dewan’s Danaher director stock option?
Feroz Dewan received a director stock option covering 1,699 shares of Danaher common stock at an exercise price of $161.91 per share. The option was granted on May 15, 2026 and is scheduled to expire on May 15, 2036, according to the disclosure.
How do the Danaher (DHR) RSUs granted to Feroz Dewan vest and settle?
The restricted stock units vest on the earlier of one year after the grant date or immediately before the next annual shareholder meeting. However, the underlying shares are not issued until the earlier of Dewan’s death or a specified date following his retirement from the board.