EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) director receives DSU and RSU awards on dividend
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
TUFANO PAUL J reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EnerSys director Paul J. Tufano reported small equity awards tied to the company’s cash dividend paid on July 2, 2026. He received additional common stock in the form of Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units that adjust prior vested and unvested awards for this dividend.
These units were granted under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying DSUs and RSUs. Following these awards, Tufano directly holds approximately 50,520 shares of EnerSys common stock as reported in the filing.
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Insider Trade Summary
6 transactions reported
Mixed
6 txns
Insider
TUFANO PAUL J
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 43.065 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 20.889 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 0.029 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 0.043 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 0.05 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 0.056 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 50,499.065 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
- These shares were granted in the form of Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs"), in connection with the cash dividend paid on July 2, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 19, 2026 (the "Dividend"), with respect to 33,881 vested DSUs granted to the reporting person on various dates and adjusted for previously declared and paid cash dividends. These DSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying DSUs. These shares were granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), in connection with the Dividend, with respect to vested RSUs granted to the reporting person on various dates under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Plan"), and adjusted for previously declared and paid cash dividends. These RSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying RSUs. These shares were granted in the form of RSUs, in connection with the Dividend, with respect to unvested RSUs granted to the reporting person on July 17, 2025, under the Plan. These RSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying RSUs. These shares were granted in the form of RSUs, in connection with the Dividend, with respect to unvested RSUs granted to the reporting person on October 16, 2025, under the Plan. These RSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying RSUs. These shares were granted in the form of RSUs, in connection with the Dividend, with respect to unvested RSUs granted to the reporting person on January 15, 2026, under the Plan. These RSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying RSUs. These shares were granted in the form of RSUs, in connection with the Dividend, with respect to unvested RSUs granted to the reporting person on April 13, 2026, under the Plan. These RSUs are vested and payable concurrent with the underlying RSUs.
Key Figures
Largest RSU grant: 43.0650 shares
Additional RSU grant: 20.8889 shares
Smallest reported grant: 0.0294 shares
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Largest RSU grant
43.0650 shares
RSUs granted in connection with July 2, 2026 dividend
Additional RSU grant
20.8889 shares
RSUs tied to dividend on existing director awards
Smallest reported grant
0.0294 shares
Fractional RSUs credited as dividend equivalent
Post-transaction holdings
50,520.1322 shares
Common stock directly held after one of the awards
Transaction count
6 awards
Six grant/award acquisition entries on July 2, 2026
Price per share on awards
$0.0000 per share
Indicates compensation grants rather than open-market purchases
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, cash dividend, +1 more
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Deferred Stock Units financial
"These shares were granted in the form of Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs"), in connection with the cash dividend paid on July 2, 2026"
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.
Restricted Stock Units financial
"These shares were granted in the form of Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs"), in connection with the Dividend"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"granted to the reporting person on various dates under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Plan")"
cash dividend financial
"in connection with the cash dividend paid on July 2, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 19, 2026"
A cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders directly in money, usually on a regular schedule. It is a way for investors to receive a portion of the company's profits, similar to earning interest or a bonus for holding the company's stock. Cash dividends provide income to shareholders and can indicate the company's financial health and stability.
stockholders of record financial
"cash dividend paid on July 2, 2026, to stockholders of record as of June 19, 2026"
Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.
FAQ
What did EnerSys (ENS) director Paul J. Tufano report in this Form 4 filing?
Paul J. Tufano reported small equity awards of EnerSys common stock. These were granted as Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units to reflect the company’s July 2, 2026 cash dividend on his existing director equity awards.
Were Paul J. Tufano’s EnerSys (ENS) transactions open-market stock purchases or sales?
The transactions were not open-market trades. They are coded as grants or awards of Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units, issued as dividend equivalents on existing director equity awards rather than discretionary buying or selling in the market.
Why did EnerSys grant DSUs and RSUs to Paul J. Tufano on July 2, 2026?
The DSUs and RSUs were granted in connection with a cash dividend paid July 2, 2026. They adjust Tufano’s vested and unvested director awards so those holdings receive equivalent value to what common stockholders received in the dividend.
What are Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units in the EnerSys director plan?
Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units are equity-based awards that represent the right to receive EnerSys shares. Under the non-employee director plan, these units vest over time and are payable in common stock, often aligned with director service and company dividend events.
Does this EnerSys Form 4 indicate a change in Paul J. Tufano’s ownership structure?
The filing shows Tufano continues to hold EnerSys shares directly. The reported awards modestly increase his direct common stock holdings through additional DSUs and RSUs, without introducing new indirect ownership entities or structural changes in his reported stake.