Elanco Animal Health (NYSE: ELAN) grants CEO deferred stock units
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Simmons Jeffrey N reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
Elanco Animal Health Inc reported that President, CEO and Director Jeffrey N. Simmons received a grant of 113.4857 deferred stock units on 2026-07-24 at $24.9100 per unit, increasing his direct deferred stock unit holdings to 24,884.3878 units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of common stock or the cash equivalent and will settle in cash or shares after termination of employment 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
Simmons Jeffrey N
Role
PRESIDENT, CEO AND DIRECTOR
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Stock Units F1, F2 | 113.4857 | $24.91 | $3K |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Stock Units — 24,884.3878 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: 113.4857 units
Grant price per deferred stock unit: $24.9100 per unit
Deferred stock units held after grant: 24884.3878 units
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4 metrics
Deferred stock units granted
113.4857 units
Grant to Jeffrey N. Simmons on 2026-07-24
Grant price per deferred stock unit
$24.9100 per unit
Valuation used for the 2026-07-24 award
Deferred stock units held after grant
24884.3878 units
Total direct deferred stock unit holdings of Jeffrey N. Simmons after the transaction
Underlying common shares per unit
1 share per unit
Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share or cash equivalent
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, cash equivalent, Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan
3 terms
Deferred Stock Units financial
"Each deferred stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Company common stock"
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.
cash equivalent financial
"the right to receive one share of Company common stock or the cash equivalent"
Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan financial
"in accordance with Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan."
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FAQ
What insider transaction did Elanco (ELAN) report for Jeffrey N. Simmons?
Elanco reported that Jeffrey N. Simmons, its President, CEO and Director, received a grant of 113.4857 deferred stock units on 2026-07-24 at $24.9100 per unit, increasing his total deferred stock unit holdings to 24,884.3878 units.
What are the deferred stock units granted to Elanco (ELAN) CEO Jeffrey N. Simmons?
The grant consists of deferred stock units, each representing the right to receive one share of Elanco common stock or the cash equivalent. These units are a form of long-term compensation tied to the company’s equity value rather than immediate cash payment.
When will the deferred stock units granted at Elanco (ELAN) to the CEO settle?
The deferred stock units will settle in cash or shares of Elanco common stock following termination of employment or during a specified future year, in line with the terms of the Executive Deferral and Stock Match Plan described in the disclosure.
How many deferred stock units does Elanco (ELAN) CEO hold after this grant?
Following the reported grant, Jeffrey N. Simmons holds 24,884.3878 deferred stock units directly. This figure reflects his updated position after acquiring 113.4857 units in the latest award, as disclosed in the ownership table for the derivative securities.
Does the Elanco (ELAN) deferred stock unit grant to the CEO involve underlying common stock?
Yes. Each deferred stock unit corresponds to one share of Elanco common stock as the underlying security. At settlement, the company may deliver shares or the cash equivalent, consistent with the plan’s terms governing these equity-linked compensation awards.