Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) CFO receives grant of deferred stock units as compensation
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Elanco Animal Health EVP and CFO Robert M. VanHimbergen received a grant of 9.9204 deferred stock units tied to company common stock. The award is a compensation-related acquisition at a reference price of $19.86 per unit, bringing his total deferred stock units to 84.4197. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock or the cash equivalent, settling in cash or shares after employment ends or in a specified future year under the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
VanHimbergen Robert M
Role
EVP and CFO
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units | 9.9204 | $19.86 | $197.02 |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 84.4197 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (2)
- F1. Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Company common stock or the cash equivalent.
- F2. Deferred stock units settle in cash or shares of Company common stock following termination of employment or during a specified future year in accordance with Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.
Key Figures
Deferred stock units granted: 9.9204 units
Reference price per unit: $19.86 per unit
Deferred stock units after transaction: 84.4197 units
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
9.9204 units
Award to EVP and CFO on May 15, 2026
Reference price per unit
$19.86 per unit
Price associated with deferred stock unit grant
Deferred stock units after transaction
84.4197 units
Total deferred stock units held by EVP and CFO after grant
Underlying common stock
9.9204 shares
Underlying Elanco common stock per new deferred stock unit grant
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan, grant, award, or other acquisition, Form 4
4 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Company common stock or the cash equivalent."
Deferred stock units are promises from a company to give an employee shares of stock at a future date, often after certain conditions are met or after leaving the company. They function like a form of delayed compensation, allowing employees to earn shares over time. For investors, they represent potential future ownership in the company, but do not provide immediate voting rights or dividends until the shares are actually received.
Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan financial
"Deferred stock units settle in cash or shares of Company common stock following termination of employment or during a specified future year in accordance with Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan."
grant, award, or other acquisition financial
"transaction_code_description: Grant, award, or other acquisition"
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Elanco (ELAN) report for EVP and CFO Robert M. VanHimbergen?
Elanco reported that EVP and CFO Robert M. VanHimbergen received 9.9204 deferred stock units as a compensation-related award. These units are linked to Elanco common stock and increase his total deferred stock unit holdings to 84.4197 after the transaction.
What are the key details of the Elanco (ELAN) deferred stock unit grant on this Form 4?
The filing shows a grant of 9.9204 deferred stock units at a reference price of $19.86 per unit. Each deferred stock unit corresponds to one share of Elanco common stock or its cash equivalent, awarded as part of executive compensation.
How many deferred stock units does the Elanco (ELAN) CFO hold after this transaction?
After the reported grant, EVP and CFO Robert M. VanHimbergen holds 84.4197 deferred stock units. This figure reflects his total position in these specific derivative units as reported following the May 15, 2026 Form 4 transaction.
How do Elanco (ELAN) deferred stock units for executives settle according to this filing?
Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive either one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent. The units settle after employment ends or in a specified future year under the company’s Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan.
Is the Elanco (ELAN) Form 4 transaction a market purchase or sale of common stock?
No, the Form 4 describes a grant of deferred stock units, not an open-market trade. The transaction is coded as an acquisition award and represents compensation, with settlement in future cash or shares rather than an immediate stock purchase or sale.