Ford (F) director Helman awarded 499 deferred stock units in Form 4 filing
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Ford Motor Company director William W. Helman received a grant of 499 Ford Stock Units as a compensation-related award. These units were credited as dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors.
The units are designed to be cash-settled. They will generally be converted and distributed in cash on January 10 following the end of Helman’s Board service, based on the then current market value of Ford common stock, with no cash payment required from him. After this grant, Helman holds a total of 57,268 Ford Stock Units directly.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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Insider
Helman William W
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| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Ford Stock Units | 499 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Ford Stock Units — 57,268 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Stock units granted: 499 Ford Stock Units
Total stock units after grant: 57,268 Ford Stock Units
Grant price per unit: $0.00 per unit
3 metrics
Stock units granted
499 Ford Stock Units
Grant coded as acquisition (A) on 2026-06-01
Total stock units after grant
57,268 Ford Stock Units
Holdings following reported transaction
Grant price per unit
$0.00 per unit
Compensation award with no purchase price
Key Terms
Restricted Stock Units, Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors, dividend equivalents
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Restricted Stock Units financial
"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan"
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.
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors financial
"under the Company's Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors"
dividend equivalents financial
"Crediting of dividend equivalents in the form of Restricted Stock Units"
Payments tied to employee or contractor equity awards that mirror the cash dividends paid on the company’s stock; they give the holder the same economic benefit as owning the shares without transferring actual shares—often paid in cash or additional award units when the award becomes payable. Investors care because these payments affect a company’s compensation costs, cash flow and potential share dilution, and they signal how management is being rewarded and aligned with shareholders.
FAQ
What did Ford (F) director William W. Helman report in this Form 4?
Ford director William W. Helman reported receiving 499 Ford Stock Units as a compensation-related award. The grant is structured as dividend-equivalent Restricted Stock Units under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors and increases his total Ford Stock Units to 57,268.
How and when will Helman’s new Ford Stock Units be paid out?
The 499 Ford Stock Units are generally converted and paid in cash on January 10 of the year after Helman’s Board service ends. The cash amount will be based on the then current market value of Ford common stock at the time of distribution.
Does William W. Helman need to pay anything to receive these Ford (F) units?
Helman does not need to pay anything to receive these units. The footnote states they are credited as dividend equivalents and will be converted and distributed in cash based on Ford’s share price, without payment by the reporting person.
How large is Helman’s Ford Stock Unit position after this Form 4 filing?
Following this grant, Helman directly holds 57,268 Ford Stock Units. This total includes the newly credited 499 units and reflects his accumulated balance under Ford’s Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Employee Directors as shown in the filing.