EnerSys (NYSE: ENS) director receives dividend-linked DSU and RSU awards
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
HOFFEN HOWARD I reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
EnerSys director Howard I. Hoffen reported routine equity compensation awards rather than open‑market trades. On July 2, 2026, he received 3.7359 Common Stock equivalent shares as Deferred Stock Units tied to a cash dividend on 44,723 vested DSUs, and 56.8464 shares in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors. The footnotes state he has no direct pecuniary interest in these shares and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent ultimately realized.
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Insider Trade Summary
2 transactions reported
Mixed
2 txns
Insider
HOFFEN HOWARD I
Role
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 56.846 | $0.00 | -- |
| Grant/Award | Common Stock | 3.736 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Common Stock — 47,718.846 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 44,723 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. The reporting person has no direct pecuniary interest in such shares and disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent ultimately realized.
Key Figures
Deferred Stock Units granted: 3.7359 shares
Restricted Stock Units granted: 56.8464 shares
Underlying vested DSUs: 44,723 units
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Deferred Stock Units granted
3.7359 shares
Dividend equivalents on vested DSUs, granted July 2, 2026
Restricted Stock Units granted
56.8464 shares
Dividend equivalents on vested RSUs, granted July 2, 2026
Underlying vested DSUs
44,723 units
DSUs previously granted to Hoffen referenced in the dividend-equivalent grant
Acquire-type transactions
2 entries
Form 4 shows two non-derivative grant/award acquisitions
Key Terms
Deferred Stock Units, Restricted Stock Units, EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, pecuniary interest
4 terms
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
"vested RSUs granted to the reporting person on various dates under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors (the "Plan")"
pecuniary interest financial
"The reporting person has no direct pecuniary interest in such shares and disclaims beneficial ownership"
FAQ
What did EnerSys (ENS) director Howard Hoffen report in this Form 4?
EnerSys director Howard I. Hoffen reported receiving equity awards, not open-market trades. He was granted Deferred Stock Units and Restricted Stock Units that mirror a recent cash dividend on previously granted, vested units under the company’s director compensation programs.
Why did EnerSys grant these DSUs and RSUs to Howard Hoffen?
The DSUs and RSUs were granted in connection with a cash dividend paid July 2, 2026. They represent dividend-equivalent stock units tied to previously granted, vested DSUs and RSUs so that Hoffen’s stock-based compensation reflects the same dividend treatment as common shareholders.
What are Deferred Stock Units (DSUs) and how do they apply to ENS director grants?
Deferred Stock Units are bookkeeping entries that track the value of company shares and typically settle in stock or cash later. Hoffen’s 3.7359 DSUs were issued as dividend equivalents on 44,723 vested DSUs and are vested and payable concurrently with the underlying DSUs.
What are Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) under EnerSys’ director compensation plan?
Restricted Stock Units are promises to deliver shares (or cash based on share value) at a future date, subject to conditions. Hoffen’s 56.8464 RSUs were granted as dividend equivalents on vested RSUs under the EnerSys Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
Does Howard Hoffen claim full beneficial ownership of these EnerSys stock units?
The footnotes state that Hoffen has no direct pecuniary interest in the reported shares and disclaims beneficial ownership, except to the extent ultimately realized. This language clarifies that his economic benefit is limited to what he actually receives upon settlement.