Dow (DOW) director Wesley Bush awarded 5,127 restricted shares and reports phantom units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
BUSH WESLEY G reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
DOW INC. director Wesley G. Bush received a grant of 5,127 shares of common stock on a compensation basis, reported at a price of $0.00 per share. These time-vested restricted stock units will be settled in one installment of Dow common shares after his separation from service.
Following this award, Bush directly holds 33,800 shares of common stock and has 17,978.08 phantom stock units, each equivalent to one Dow share and payable in cash under a compensation deferral election. He also has indirect ownership of 5,000 shares through a trust and 20,450 shares through a family LLC.
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Insider Trade Summary
4 transactions reported
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Insider
BUSH WESLEY G
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 5,127 | $0.00 | -- |
| holding | Phantom Stock Units | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
| holding | Common Stock | -- | -- | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 33,800 shares (Direct);
Phantom Stock Units — 17,978.08 shares (Direct);
Common Stock — 5,000 shares (Indirect, By Trust)
Footnotes (1)
- Time vested restricted stock units to be settled in one installment of shares of common stock of the Issuer following the date of separation of the Reporting Person. Total includes previously reported restricted stock units. There is generally no conversion price for these phantom stock units. Each phantom stock unit is the equivalent of one share of common stock of the Issuer. Phantom stock units accrue under a compensation deferral election. Phantom stock units are payable in cash in lump sum or installments at the election of the Reporting Person, and do not carry an exercisable date or expiration date.
Key Figures
Restricted stock grant: 5,127 shares
Direct common shares post-transaction: 33,800 shares
Phantom stock units: 17,978.08 units
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Restricted stock grant
5,127 shares
Time-vested units granted on April 9, 2026
Direct common shares post-transaction
33,800 shares
Direct Dow common stock held after grant
Phantom stock units
17,978.08 units
Each unit equals one share of Dow common stock
Trust indirect holding
5,000 shares
Dow common stock held indirectly by trust
Family LLC indirect holding
20,450 shares
Dow common stock held indirectly by family LLC
Grant price per share
$0.00/share
Reported price for the restricted stock grant
Key Terms
time vested restricted stock units, phantom stock units, compensation deferral election, payable in cash, +1 more
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time vested restricted stock units financial
"Time vested restricted stock units to be settled in one installment"
phantom stock units financial
"There is generally no conversion price for these phantom stock units"
Phantom stock units are company promises that pay a cash or stock-equivalent award tied to the firm’s share price or value growth, but they do not issue actual shares. Think of them as a bonus check that moves with the stock like a mirror rather than handing over an ownership slice. Investors care because these awards can affect a company’s future cash obligations, executive incentives and reported expenses without causing share dilution.
compensation deferral election financial
"Phantom stock units accrue under a compensation deferral election"
payable in cash financial
"Phantom stock units are payable in cash in lump sum or installments"
family LLC financial
"Common Stock ... nature_of_ownership: By Family LLC"
FAQ
What did DOW (DOW) director Wesley G. Bush receive in this Form 4 filing?
Wesley G. Bush received a grant of 5,127 shares of Dow common stock as a compensation award. These are time-vested restricted stock units that will convert into shares of common stock in a single installment after his separation from the company.
What are the phantom stock units reported for DOW (DOW) director Wesley G. Bush?
Bush holds 17,978.08 phantom stock units, each equivalent to one share of Dow common stock. These units accrue under a compensation deferral election and are payable in cash, either as a lump sum or in installments, based on his chosen payout schedule.
Are the phantom stock units for DOW (DOW) settled in stock or cash?
The phantom stock units are settled in cash, not in Dow common stock. Each unit tracks the value of one Dow share and is payable in cash in either a lump sum or installments, according to the director’s compensation deferral election.