FuelCell Energy (FCEL) awards director 1,451 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
England James Herbert reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FuelCell Energy director James Herbert England received a grant of 1,451 Deferred Common Stock Units as part of his director retainer and committee fees. These units correspond one-for-one to common shares, payable upon his separation from board service. After this award, he directly holds 87,947 deferred units.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
England James Herbert
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Common Stock Units | 1,451 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Common Stock Units — 87,947 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred units granted: 1,451 units
Deferred units after grant: 87,947 units
Grant price per unit: $0.0000
3 metrics
Deferred units granted
1,451 units
Grant of Deferred Common Stock Units to director on 2026-07-15
Deferred units after grant
87,947 units
Total Deferred Common Stock Units held directly after the reported grant
Grant price per unit
$0.0000
Stated transaction price per Deferred Common Stock Unit for this award
Key Terms
Deferred Common Stock Units, Director Compensation Program, Directors Deferred Compensation Plan
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Deferred Common Stock Units financial
"deferred common stock units are being issued to the reporting person"
Deferred common stock units are promises to deliver company shares or cash tied to the company’s stock value at a later date, typically used as part of employee or executive pay. Think of them like a paycheck you elect to receive in company stock at a future date; they can affect the number of shares outstanding and company expenses, so investors watch them for potential dilution and to understand management’s incentives.
Director Compensation Program financial
"paid in stock pursuant to the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Director Compensation Program"
Directors Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"being deferred pursuant to the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan"
A directors deferred compensation plan lets a board member postpone receiving part or all of their cash fees or stock-based pay until a future date, often retirement, allowing taxes to be delayed and payouts to be structured over time. Investors care because these plans change a company’s future cash obligations and reveal how the board’s pay is aligned with long-term performance—like choosing to take a paycheck later to tie personal reward to the company’s future results.
FAQ
What insider transaction did FCEL director James Herbert England report?
James Herbert England reported a grant of 1,451 Deferred Common Stock Units as part of his director retainer and committee fees. The units are credited now and will be settled in an equal number of FuelCell Energy common shares when he leaves the board.
Was the FCEL transaction a market purchase or sale of FuelCell Energy stock?
No. The reported activity was a compensation-related grant, not a market trade. England received 1,451 Deferred Common Stock Units at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit in lieu of cash fees, with settlement in shares upon separation from service.
How many deferred units does James Herbert England hold in FCEL after this grant?
Following the reported award, James Herbert England directly holds 87,947 Deferred Common Stock Units. Each unit represents the right to receive one share of FuelCell Energy common stock, which will be delivered when he separates from service as a director.
What are Deferred Common Stock Units at FuelCell Energy (FCEL)?
Deferred Common Stock Units are stock-denominated compensation credited instead of immediate cash or share payment. Under FuelCell Energy’s director plans, each unit entitles the holder to receive one common share, generally payable when the director leaves the board.