FuelCell Energy (FCEL) grants director Cynthia Hansen 988 deferred stock units
Filing Impact
Filing Sentiment
Form Type
4
Rhea-AI Filing Summary
Hansen Cynthia L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
FuelCell Energy director Cynthia L. Hansen received a grant of 988 Deferred Common Stock Units on 2026-07-15 as payment of director and committee fees under the company’s Director Compensation Program. These units raise her deferred holdings to 63,898 and are payable in an equal number of common shares upon separation from service.
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Insider Trade Summary
1 transaction reported
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1 txn
Insider
Hansen Cynthia L
Role
Director
| Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant/Award | Deferred Common Stock Units | 988 | $0.00 | -- |
Holdings After Transaction:
Deferred Common Stock Units — 63,898 shares (Direct)
Footnotes (1)
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Key Figures
Deferred units granted: 988 Deferred Common Stock Units
Deferred units after transaction: 63,898 Deferred Common Stock Units
Transaction price per unit: $0.0000 per unit
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Deferred units granted
988 Deferred Common Stock Units
Grant to director Cynthia L. Hansen on 2026-07-15 as fees
Deferred units after transaction
63,898 Deferred Common Stock Units
Total deferred holdings for Cynthia L. Hansen following the award
Transaction price per unit
$0.0000 per unit
Non-cash grant of Deferred Common Stock Units as director compensation
Underlying common shares
988 shares of Common Stock
One share of common stock for each deferred common stock unit
Key Terms
Deferred Common Stock Units, Director Compensation Program, Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, separation from service
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Deferred Common Stock Units financial
"Represents director retainer and committee fees paid in stock pursuant to the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Director Compensation Program."
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
"Represents director retainer and committee fees paid in stock pursuant to the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Director Compensation Program."
Directors Deferred Compensation Plan financial
"As such fees are being deferred pursuant to the FuelCell Energy, Inc. Directors Deferred Compensation Plan, deferred common stock units are being issued"
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.
separation from service financial
"shares of common stock underlying the common stock units are payable ... upon separation from service as a director."
FAQ
What insider transaction did FuelCell Energy (FCEL) report for Cynthia L. Hansen?
FuelCell Energy reported that director Cynthia L. Hansen received a grant of 988 Deferred Common Stock Units as part of her director and committee fee compensation, issued under the company’s Director Compensation Program and deferred compensation plan.
How many deferred units does Cynthia L. Hansen now hold at FuelCell Energy (FCEL)?
After this award, Cynthia L. Hansen holds 63,898 Deferred Common Stock Units. Each unit corresponds to one share of common stock, payable on a one-for-one basis when she separates from service as a director.
Was cash paid in the Form 4 transaction reported for FuelCell Energy (FCEL) director Cynthia L. Hansen?
No cash changed hands; the 988 units were granted at a stated price of $0.0000 per unit as non-cash director and committee fee compensation under FuelCell Energy’s Director Compensation Program.
What security type did Cynthia L. Hansen receive in the FuelCell Energy (FCEL) Form 4?
She received Deferred Common Stock Units, each representing one underlying share of FuelCell Energy common stock. These units are issued under the Directors Deferred Compensation Plan rather than being purchased in the open market.